Catering Assistant – Term-Time, Student-Focused Service

Bedford ESOL; Bedford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant for The Bedford Sixth Form. You will support food preparation, front-of-house service, stock control, and hygiene tasks to deliver high‑quality catering for students and staff.

You’ll work 20 hours per week during term time, with a pro‑rata salary between £26,510 and £28,482 per year. Reliable teamwork, good cash handling, and a positive approach to health and safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Customer service and cash handling experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation and basic cooking techniques.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures in catering.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use basic IT tools.
• Willingness to adapt working hours to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Catering Service - assist with preparation, cooking and presentation, serve customers, support catering service.
• Customer Service & Front-of-House Support - create a welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors, resolve issues.
• Stock Control & Operational Support - assist with stock management, deliveries and storage, support hospitality orders.
• Kitchen Hygiene, Health & Safety - maintain cleanliness and hygiene, operate equipment safely, ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Professional Standards & Team Contribution - work flexibly as part of the team, uphold safeguarding and training.

Skills

Customer Service & Cash Handling

Catering Operations & Food Preparation

Health, Safety & Food Hygiene

Teamwork, Communication & IT Skills

Flexibility, Initiative & Work Ethic

Tools

POS systems

PDQ terminals

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Bedford College Group is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant for The Bedford Sixth Form. You will support food preparation, front-of-house service, stock control, and hygiene tasks to deliver high‑quality catering for students and staff.

You’ll work 20 hours per week during term time, with a pro‑rata salary between £26,510 and £28,482 per year. Reliable teamwork, good cash handling, and a positive approach to health and safety are essential.