Catering and Hospitality Assistant (x 2 vacancies) (on-site)

onlyFE; Ipswich (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Suffolk New College Ipswich Campus is seeking a Catering and Hospitality Assistant to cover lunchtimes (11.00am–2.00pm) on-site. You will assist with basic food prep and service, ensuring high hygiene standards while supporting both commercial catering and student activities.

Ideal candidates have catering experience, a current Food Hygiene Certificate, and a good grasp of health and safety. A fixed-term role to 2 July 2027 with some campus travel may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial catering operation.
• Up-to-date Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Good understanding of health and safety; prepared to undertake training (e.g., first aid and fire marshal).

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and food & drink service.
• Maintain high levels of food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Support day-to-day catering activities for college operations and students.

Skills

Catering experience

Food handling

Health & safety

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Catering and Hospitality Assistant (Lunchtime cover from 11.00am to 2.00pm) (on-site)

Starting salary is £25,803 per annum pro rata*

15 hours per week, 34 weeks a year, fixed term to 2nd July 2027

• £15.59 enhanced rate per hour to incorporate holiday entitlement

Working 15 hours per week for 34 weeks per year this equates to an annual salary of £7,949.02

The role is based at Suffolk New College Ipswich Campus, however Suffolk New College is a multi campus site therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

With experience of working within a commercial catering operation, you will be required to assist with day-to-day activities in our catering areas to support both our commercial operations and our students from Suffolk Centre for Culinary Arts.

As part of the team, your duties will include some basic food preparation, food and drink service whilst maintaining high levels of food hygiene and cleanliness. The successful candidate will need to have an up-to‑date Food Hygiene Certificate.

As part of your role, you will contribute to the wider College health and safety activity and therefore you should have a good understanding of health and safety and be prepared to undertake training in these areas e.g., first aid and fire marshall.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date: Wednesday 7th October 2026 at midnight

Interview date: To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close an advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria.

All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency. The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts. Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.