Catering Services Assistant

Jobtrain; Salford; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing days

LGPS pension

Staff benefits package

Flexible working

Job summary

Salford City College is seeking a Catering Services Assistant to support the daily catering operation at Pendleton Sixth Form College. The role focuses on delivering high-quality food, excellent service, and strict hygiene standards across the college environment.

The successful candidate will work term-time only (12 hours per week) with a pro rata salary and will be part of a dedicated catering team committed to healthful, affordable options and a positive staff culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering/hospitality services preferred.
• Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene and health & safety.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of a high-quality catering service across the college site.
• Ensure food quality, hygiene, and compliance with standards.
• Promote healthy, nutritious, and affordable food options to students, staff and visitors.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Salford City College Group consists of five colleges in the Salford area: Pendleton Sixth Form College, Eccles Sixth Form College, FutureSkills at MediaCityUK, City Skills and Worsley College. The Group also comprises of Apprenticeships at Salford City College and University Centre at Salford City College.

Catering Services Assistant

Reference: 000200 | Closing Date: 9/10/2026 | Interview Date: 13/10/2026

Salary: Band 8 £23,940 (actual salary pro rata £5,804)

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract until 30/06/2027, Term Time Only (minus 7 weeks) | Hours per Week: 12 | Location: Pendleton Sixth Form College

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Catering Services Assistant to support with delivering a high-quality catering service that enhances the experience of our students, staff and visitors across the College.

You’ll be part of the day-to-day operation of the catering provision, ensuring excellent food quality, customer service, hygiene and compliance, while promoting healthy, nutritious and affordable food choices.

You’ll be committed to maintaining high standards, fostering a positive team culture and delivering

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email [e-mail].

Reason to Join Us

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 40 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 94% of staff are proud to work at the College.

Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding Requirements

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility, and all staff are expected to understand their role in identifying and responding to concerns.
• This role involves regular contact with children and/or young people and may include regulated activity as defined by current safeguarding legislation.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS and further safeguarding checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees.
• It is an offence to apply if you have been barred from regulated activity with children.
• The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification.
• We reserve the right to conduct online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
• References will be sought at shortlisting stage.

The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.