Catering Assistant - Knowsley

ST HELENS COLLEGE; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Knowsley is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to support their Catering Operations department. The role involves serving food, pot wash duties, and maintaining food hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should have relevant catering experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. This term-time only contract is perfect for those seeking work-life balance, offering a positive work environment and several employee benefits including a contributory pension scheme and free on-site parking.

Benefits

Positive working environment

Contributory pension scheme

Death in Service benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounted services on site

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working in catering and hospitality settings.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate preferable.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and drinks within the food hall.
• Carry out pot wash duties.
• Support catering operations.

Skills

Catering experience

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Ability to work under own initiative

Education

GCSE Maths and English (A‑C)

Job description

Catering Assistant - Knowsley

St Helens College and Knowsley Community College are looking to recruit a highly skilled and experienced Catering Assistant to support the Catering Operations department at Knowsley Community College.

Permanent / Term‑time only part‑time contract – 12 hours per week.

Working days and hours:

• Thursday and Friday 08:00 – 14:30
• Variable evenings and weekends may be required – flexibility is essential.

Your role will be to work within the food hall serving food and drink, carry out pot wash duties and support other catering operations. This is an exciting role in a friendly and lively atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and drinks within the food hall.
• Carry out pot wash duties.
• Support catering operations and maintain food hygiene standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant experience of working in catering and hospitality settings.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is preferable.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• GCSE Maths and English (A‑C).

What we offer

• Positive and enjoyable working environment.
• Term‑time only contract – ideal for work/life balance.
• Contributory pension scheme with an excellent employer contribution.
• Death in Service benefits.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Discounted Starbucks and other catering outlets on site.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discount scheme.
• Well‑being events and access to a well‑being portal.
• CPD and opportunities for career development within the team and wider college.

Additional Information

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and requires a basic DBS check. This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply, please complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

St Helens College and Knowsley Community College are committed to Equality and Diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff, students and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.