Catering Assistant – Fixed Term (full time) - Shooters Hill Sixth Form College

Royal Greenwich; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Breakfast

EV charging points

Private healthcare

Flu voucher

On-site gym

Employee assistance programme

Staff wellbeing days

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension

Job summary

Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is seeking a Catering Assistant for its busy Hospitality and Catering department. The role is fixed-term for 1 year, full-time and term-time only at 39 weeks, with a starting salary of £24,945 and FTE £28,617.

You’ll deal with students, staff and visitors, upholding food hygiene, safety standards and allergens awareness. Benefits include generous annual leave, LGPS pension, on-site parking, breakfast and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in a very busy catering facility.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication with students, staff and visitors.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety in a catering environment.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and allergens.

Skills

Communication skills

Food hygiene

Allergens knowledge

Calm under pressure

Job description

Job IntroductionShooters Hill Sixth Form College is a bold, ambitious institution where excellence, equality, diversity equity and inclusion aren’t just ideals they’re our everyday mission. We create a welcoming, empowering environment where learners and staff reach their full potential and step confidently toward their future aspirations.We are currently looking to recruit a Catering Assistant to join our busy Hospitality and Catering department.Salary: Scale 2, starting at £24,945 (FTE £28,617)Contract: Fixed Term 1 year, full time, term time only at 39 weeksThe successful applicant will have experience of working in a very busy catering facility and have the ability to remain calm under pressure.Excellent communication skills are essential in this role as you will be dealing with students, staff and visitors.You will have sound knowledge of health and safety in a catering environment and food hygiene and allergens. Previous experience of working in an educational catering environment would be advantageous.If you possess these attributes and you are looking for a new opportunity, then we look forward to receiving your application.What are the benefits of working for Shooters Hill Sixth Form College?At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we value our employees, as they are vital to our continued success. We are a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.Some of the attractive benefits we offer our employees:Supportive and friendly colleaguesGenerous annual leave entitlementCompetitive pension scheme LGPSHigh-quality professional developmentFlexible working opportunitiesFree on-site parking and breakfastFree EV charging pointsVarious health & wellbeing benefits including, private healthcare – Benenden Health, free flu voucher, free onsite gym, access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year including confidential staff counselling service, health cash plans (Credit Union)Dedicated staff wellbeing days throughout the year, including a long wellbeing weekendRewards and recognition for employee outstanding service And much more.For full details about this post, please download the application pack. Alternatively, contact our People Services department.To apply for this post, please visit our website at www.shc.ac.uk/vacancies or download our application form via the TES or FE Jobs. Alternatively, you can email our People Services department for an application form at [e-mail] send your completed application: [e-mail] contact us if we can assist you in any way with your application or adjust the processes that we use in our recruitment methods.Closing date for applications: 4th November at 10amInterviews to commence: Soon after shortlistingStart Date: ASAPInformal discussion regarding the post and a visit to the college are welcome. Please contact the People Services department to arrange.We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in our vacancy at Shooters Hill Sixth Form College and wish you well in the application process.At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students, and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone can study and work to the best of their abilities. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity & inclusion for all.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. As part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates, we may carry out online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026.As part of our recruitment process, Shooters Hill Sixth Form College collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data and to meet its data protection obligations.Salary Scale 2, starting at £24,945 (FTE £28,617)Frequency AnnualJob Reference royalgreenwich/TP/1022/1242Contract Type Fixed-termContract Details Term Time only, 1 yearWorking Hours 35Closing Date 4 November, 2026Job Category School jobs (general)Business Unit SchoolsLocation Red Lion Lane, London , United KingdomLevel of Disclosure and Barring Service, DBS, check required Enhanced DBS with Childrens' Barred ListPosted on 23 October, 2026