Food Service Assistant

Middlesbrough College Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 11,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking two enthusiastic Food Service Assistants in Tees Valley to support food service operations. This part-time role includes maintaining cleanliness in dining areas, ensuring hygiene standards, and providing excellent customer service. Training will be provided; thus, no prior experience is necessary. The successful candidates will be reliable, approachable, and eager to learn, contributing to a positive environment for students and staff alike.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave (30-45 days pro rata)

Competitive Salaries

Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

Free Gym Membership for all staff

On-site parking available

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn.
• Flexible attitude and enjoyment in teamwork.
• Attention to detail and pride in service quality.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of food service by maintaining cleanliness.
• Ensure hygiene and presentation standards are met.
• Follow guidelines on portion sizes and allergen control.
• Accurately process sales using the college's cash system.
• Assist in catering events organization.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Reliability

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Food hygiene certification (willingness to undertake)

Job description

Job Title: Food Service Assistant x 2 roles

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

Department:Commercial Catering

Reporting to: Catering Manager

Salary: £10,102.74 per annum (actual salary)

Contractual hours: 20 hours per week, 36weeks, Term Time only

Basis: Term Time, Permanent

Pension: NEST Pension Scheme

Join Our Team

Are you looking for a part-time role in a friendly and fast-paced environment? Middlesbrough College are seeking two enthusiastic Food Service Assistants to join our Commercial Catering team. In this role, you’ll support the smooth running of food service across campus, helping to maintain clean and welcoming dining areas, restocking counters, and ensuring excellent customer service. You’ll play a key part in creating a positive experience for students and staff alike. We’re looking for individuals who are reliable, approachable, and eager to learn. Full training will be provided, so no prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to get involved and work as part of a team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Food Service Assistant, you will:

• Support the delivery of food service by maintaining clean, well-stocked counters and dining areas.
• Ensure all service areas meet hygiene and presentation standards before, during, and after service.
• Follow guidance on portion sizes, stock rotation, and allergen control to maintain food safety.
• Accurately process sales using the college’s cash system.
• Assist in the organisation and delivery of special or themed catering events.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and visitors to ensure smooth service.
• Participate in training and development to support your role and contribute to the success of the team.
• Uphold the College’s values, policies, and commitment to safeguarding and equality.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking candidates who:

• Are enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn.
• Have a positive, flexible attitude and enjoy working as part of a team.
• Show attention to detail and take pride in delivering high standards of service.
• Are willing to undertake training, including food hygiene certification.
• Have basic food knowledge and an interest in the catering industry.
• Can follow instructions confidently and communicate clearly with others.
• Are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.

What’s in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Generous Annual Leave (30-45 days per annum (pro rata), depending on role)
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive Salaries
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
• On-site staff parking available
• Contributions to a variety of role-based pensions schemes including Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme and NEST Pension
• On site restaurant and food outlets including Costa Coffee
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to: -24 hour Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff and their immediate family) -Occupational Health -Free Flu jabs
  -Free Gym Membership for all staff -Discounted hair and beauty salon treatments

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Suzanne Clement, Catering Manager, [e-mail].

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

SAFEGUARDING

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

This role involves regulated activity and direct contact with children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice.

We follow Safer Recruitment practices in line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules.

It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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