Catering Assistant - Busy College Refectory (Part-Time)

Nelson and Colne College Group; Accrington; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Enhanced sick pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Nelson and Colne College Group is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our Refectory team at the Accrington campus. This part-time, permanent role involves assisting with the preparation, cooking and service of meals in a busy canteen, ensuring a welcoming environment and efficient service for customers.

You will work 25 hours per week across 38 weeks per year, with duties spanning kitchen prep, serving, and general cleaning while maintaining high standards of health and safety and COSHH

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including grade C/4 in Maths and English and a basic food hygiene certificate.
• Experience of working within a busy, high volume catering operation.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of COSHH and food hygiene requirements.
• Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Suitability to work with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist the catering team with the preparation, cooking and service arrangements within the Refectory/ Canteen.
• Assist with the serving of meals, ensuring correct portion control.
• Assist with general kitchen duties including cleaning and preparing the dining area.
• Ensure all procured food and supplies are of a quality standard.
• Ensure adherence to all procedures related to Health and Safety and COSHH regulations with regard to food, equipment, materials and general safety.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Food hygiene knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English (minimum 4)

Basic food hygiene certificate

Tools

None

Job description

Nelson and Colne College Group is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our Refectory team at the Accrington campus. This part-time, permanent role involves assisting with the preparation, cooking and service of meals in a busy canteen, ensuring a welcoming environment and efficient service for customers.

You will work 25 hours per week across 38 weeks per year, with duties spanning kitchen prep, serving, and general cleaning while maintaining high standards of health and safety and COSHH