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Education Training Collective; Redcar; On-site; GBP 8,600 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

LGPS with 14.2% Employer Contribution

Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

Employee wellbeing programme

Job summary

Education Training Collective is seeking a Catering Assistant for on-site work at Redcar. The role involves serving customers, handling cash, cleaning and assisting with food preparation to uphold high safety and quality standards.

The position is part-time and permanent, with a pro rata annual salary of £9,557.04. Training is provided, and the team offers a supportive environment focused on consistent improvement in service.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Duties include serving customers, cash handling, cleaning and food preparation.
• Adhering to strict food safety and health and safety legislation.
• Customer-focused with strong communication and attention to detail.

Job description

Catering Assistant

Company: Education Training Collective

Salary: £9,557.04 to £9,557.04 a year, pro rata

Hours: Part-time

Location: Redcar, TS10 1EZ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 8 Sept 2026

Closing date: 15 Sept 2026

Summary

Who we are?

Redcar and Cleveland College is a vibrant, forward-facing college recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. We are proud to deliver the highest standards of education, offering a full range of vocational courses, higher education, apprenticeships and commercial training for young people, adults, and local employers. As a valued part of our community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to realise their full potential.

We are part Education Training Collective (Etc.), which is of a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit. Our staff are skilled, high performing and committed to our learners and to the Group’s vision, ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond’. Join us in shaping the future- we are looking for individuals who are ready to inspire, achieve and share our commitment to delivering outstanding education.

As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit. We are united by our shared vision, ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. We are seeking passionate and committed individuals who share our drive to make a real difference.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Catering Assistant to join our Catering team, reporting to the Chef Manager. Duties include serving customers, cash handling, cleaning and food preparation. Adhering to strict food safety and health and safety legislation is also required.

The ideal candidate will be customer focused with strong communication skills and have an excellent eye for detail.

Experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:

Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)

Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas

Free on-site parking

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 14.2% Employer Contribution

Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

24/7 Free Online GP access via our benefits platform Perkbox

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme

Career development opportunities for progression

Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)

Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)

Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more

Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award

Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)

Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available

Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk

Schedule

30- 1.30 Mon to Friday,

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 15th September 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email [e-mail] or phone [phone] Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone [phone] text 07824 113848.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.

Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/

*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please

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