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Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Annual leave

Sick pay

Wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition

Free parking

Job summary

East Lancashire Learning Group is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our Refectory team on a part-time, permanent basis at Accrington & Rossendale College campus. You will assist with meal preparation, cooking and service, contributing to a welcoming and efficient dining environment for students and staff.

The role requires at least 4 GCSEs including Maths and English, plus a basic food hygiene certificate, with strong customer service skills and knowledge of COSHH and食品 hygiene.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of COSHH and food hygiene requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist catering team with preparation, cooking and service within the Refectory/Canteen.
• Assist with serving meals, ensuring correct portion control.
• Assist with general kitchen duties including cleaning and dining area preparation.
• Ensure all procured food and supplies are of quality standard.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Health & safety awareness

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Basic food hygiene certificate

Job description

Working Weeks: 38 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 11 October 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026

‘Together, Let’s Be Extraordinary’Our Organisation

This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group.Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding careers prospects.

The Exciting Role Are you enthusiastic, customer focused and passionate about great food service? We are looking for a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our Refectory team on a part-time, permanent basis. As a member of our Catering team, you will support with the preparation, cooking and service of meals within our busy Refectory. You will help create a welcoming environment, ensuring every customer enjoys a friendly and efficient service.The role will be based at our Accrington & Rossendale College campus however, travel across sites may be required.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Assist the catering team with the preparation, cooking and service arrangements within the Refectory/ Canteen
• Assist with the serving of meals, ensuring correct portion control
• Assist with general kitchen duties including cleaning and preparing the dining area
• Ensure all procured food and supplies are of a quality standard
• Ensure adherence to all procedures related to Health and Safety and COSHH regulations with regard to food, equipment, materials and general safety

What We Are Looking For:

• Minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including grade C/4 in Maths and English and a basic food hygiene certificate
• Experience of working within a busy, high volume, catering operation
• Excellent customer service skills
• Comprehensive understanding of COSHH and food hygiene requirements
• Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Suitability to work with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults

What We Offer in Return:

• Access to a workplace pension scheme – with generous employer contributions
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our ‘working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/Further Questions?

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children.