Food Service Assistant (Reduced Year, Part Time)

eTeach UK Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is seeking two dedicated Food Service Assistants to join the Food Services and Catering department. This part-time role requires managing a high standard café service, preparing light dishes, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have excellent customer service skills and a Level 2 food hygiene certificate. The position is based in Leeds and is vital for creating a positive student experience. A focus on food safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Willingness to work toward food hygiene certification if not already held.
• Ability to accept criticism and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs in managing a high standard café service.
• Prepare light dishes such as wraps and salads.
• Ensure food safety compliance and keep areas clean.

Skills

Patience

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 or equivalent food hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

Part Time 32.6 hours per week - Reduced Year - 38 weeks per year. We are looking for two dedicated Food Service Assistants to join the Food Services and Catering department at our Quarry Hill Campus. The department is at the heart of the student experience. We aim to provide an environment that creates a better future through inspirational actions guided by trust, integrity, compassion, fairness and inclusion. The catering department is fast-paced and hard-working, underpinned by optimism and fun. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of interest.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with the chef manager to manage the student café service to a high standard, assist in preparation of food and snacks, deliver excellent customer service, and keep the kitchen and restaurant areas clean and tidy at all times.
• Ensure customers are given prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded.
• Project a willing and helpful attitude to customers, seek knowledge of food items, and keep service areas clean and fully stocked.
• Work within the kitchen area preparing light dishes such as wraps, paninis and salads.
• Stock and clean vending machines.
• Ensure food safety requirements are adhered to at all times and all due diligence records are completed accurately.

About You

• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Customers and service skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Be thorough and pay attention to details.
• Be flexible and open to change.
• Ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure.
• Hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) food hygiene certificate or be willing to work toward getting one.

About Us

Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with a clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through transformative education and training. We offer a wide range of vacancies across Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services. As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, with access to training and professional development to help you grow. Luminate Education Group consists of Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College, Leeds Conservatoire and University Centre Leeds.

Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

SAFEGUARDING: We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, online checks and two satisfactory references. It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment. Our processes ensure equal opportunities, remove bias and promote a diverse talent pool. To learn more about our EDI objectives, please refer to our recruitment information.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate submitted speculatively through any agency not expressly instructed for a vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.