Catering Assistant x2
Salary: £13,813.80 per annum (£23,174.64 full time equivalent) (Pay award pending)
Hours: 25 per week
Weeks Per Year: 40 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Nelson & Colne College
Closing Date: Wednesday 8 January 2025
Interview Date : TBC
‘Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?’
Our Organisation
This role is advertised by NCC Professional Services. Part of Nelson and Colne College Group, NCC Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider College Group.
Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success that generations of families have benefited from. We pride ourselves on our individual approach to learning, where students receive outstanding teaching and support, extensive extracurricular opportunities and fantastic facilities.
The Exciting Role
A new and exciting opportunity has become available for two Catering Assistants to join our Refectory team on a permanent basis, working 25 hours per week, 40 weeks per year.
The role will be based at our Nelson & Colne 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 5 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including grade C 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:
* Generous annual leave entitlement increasing to a maximum of 28 days (with service), plus Bank Holidays and closure days – totalling 41 days per year
* Access to a workplace pension scheme – with employer contributions of 5%
* 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
Further Questions?
Please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@nelsongroup.ac.uk
*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.
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