Term-Time Catering & Demo Kitchen Assistant

North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT); Epsom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym access

Blue Light Discount

Free parking on-site

Free online qualifications

Eye care voucher

Starbucks on-site

Day nursery access

Job summary

North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT) is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support practical classes and restaurant service. This term-time role runs 36 weeks per year, four days a week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) with some evenings from 8am to 8pm to cover sessions and events.

You'll have experience in catering or hospitality, understanding food safety and health and safety rules, and a Level 2 Food Safety qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, hospitality or commercial kitchen environments.
• Understands food safety, hygiene and health & safety requirements.
• Can organise workloads effectively and work independently.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards and attention to detail.
• Has good communication skills and enjoys working with people.
• Confident using basic IT systems and digital record-keeping tools.
• Level 2 Food Safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, resources and equipment for practical classes and demonstrations.
• Support teaching staff during practical lessons and restaurant service.
• Manage deliveries, stock control and store food and consumables.
• Maintain professional kitchen and restaurant facilities.
• Promote high standards of food hygiene, health and safety and housekeeping.
• Support learners in developing professional behaviours and industry expectations.
• Assist with events, open evenings and curriculum activities.

Skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Workload management

IT systems

Education

Level 2 Food Safety qualification

Tools

Stock control software

Job description

North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT) is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support practical classes and restaurant service. This term-time role runs 36 weeks per year, four days a week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) with some evenings from 8am to 8pm to cover sessions and events.

You'll have experience in catering or hospitality, understanding food safety and health and safety rules, and a Level 2 Food Safety qualification.