Catering Services Assistant

Salford City College Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 9,800 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford City College Group is seeking a Catering Services Assistant at Eccles Sixth Form College. The role supports delivering high-quality catering for students, staff, and visitors with emphasis on food quality, service, hygiene and compliance.

The post is permanent, term-time only minus two weeks, 19.5 hours per week, with a pro rata salary. The successful candidate will promote healthy, affordable food choices and uphold a positive team culture.

Job description

Catering Services Assistant

Closing Date: 12/11/2026 | Interview Date: 16/11/2026

Salary: £23,940 per annum - Actual pro rata salary £10,905 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent (Term Time Only minus 2 weeks) | Hours per Week: 19.5 | Location: Eccles 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 an outstanding customer experience. Clear communication and a practical, solutions-focused approach are essential

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 13 weeks not in college (195 days in College).
• 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.