Catering Assistant - Term Time Only

CRAVEN COLLEGE; Skipton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven College in Skipton, North Yorkshire, is seeking a committed Catering Assistant to support all areas of the Catering & Retail Service, providing an efficient retail and catering service to maximise sales and customer satisfaction. The role offers a flexible basis within a friendly college environment.

The ideal candidate will have Level 2 English and Maths, and an NVQ Level 1 in Catering & Food Hygiene, plus prior catering/retail experience and strong interpersonal skills to relate to

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 2 in English and Maths (or working towards) within a specified time frame.
• NVQ Level 1 in Catering & Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Previous catering/retail experience and good customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient retail and catering service to maximise sales opportunities and customer service.
• Work flexibly as part of a team, supporting all areas of the Catering & Retail Service.

Education

Level 2 GCSE English & Maths

NVQ Level 1 in Catering & Food Hygiene

Job description

We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated Catering Assistant, to provide an efficient retail and catering service in order to maximise sales opportunities and customer service. The ideal candidate will work on a flexible basis as part of a team, supporting all areas of the Catering & Retail Service in line with the needs of the College.

• Qualified to Level 2 (GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent) in English and Maths (or willing to work towards completion within a specified time frame).
• Relevant professional Catering qualification e.g. NVQ level 1 in Catering & Food Hygiene Certificate;
• Previous basic food preparation/catering service/retail experience;
• Good understanding of customer service and the ability to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction at all times;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to students, staff and members of the public;

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment. Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. Craven College offers full-time courses for 16-18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of 'enriching lives through learning'. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton. We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.