Catering Assistant

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of our catering facilities. From preparing and serving food to maintaining hygiene standards and supporting the wider Estates and Facilities team, your contribution will help create a welcoming and efficient dining experience for all.

This role is working Monday-Friday 8am-2pm (30 hours) in term time only (36 weeks per year). The actual salary is £16,129.54

What You’ll Be Doing

Preparing and serving food, snacks, and drinks

Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and dining areas

Providing excellent customer service and responding to queries

Supporting food safety and hygiene practices at all times

Assisting with baking and food production

Reporting customer feedback to the Catering Manager

Working flexibly across college sites as needed

Supporting students on placement within the catering area

Essential Criteria:

A relevant Food Hygiene qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

Minimum Level 1 in Literacy and Numeracy

Experience in food preparation, cooking, and service

Previous customer service and cash handling experience

A friendly, professional manner and smart appearance

Good timekeeping and a methodical approach to work

Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively

Desirable:

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a catering-related subject

Manual handling, health & safety, or first aid training

What We Offer

Generous holiday entitlement (pro rata)

Uniform provided

Access to a pension scheme and optional health scheme

Opportunities for training and development

A supportive and inclusive working environment

To apply for this post, click ‘Apply now’. For further information, contact staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk

Closing date: 23rd June

Interview date: 30th June

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.