South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
Catering Assistant
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Catering Assistant
Permanent Catering Assistant – SYFR Training and Development Centre, Handsworth, Sheffield
Location
SYFR Training & Development Centre, Handsworth, Sheffield, S13 9QA
Hours & Contract
- Part-time, 20 hours per week
- Flexible hours available
- Permanent contract
Salary
- £25,949 per annum, pro rata (Grade 3)
- To increase subject to national pay award negotiations for 2026
About the Role
The Catering Assistant will play a key role in preparing and serving food, managing stock, and maintaining kitchen/dining room standards at our Training and Development Centre.
Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
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Preparation and service of food
- Assisting with catering requirements for events, training sessions, and daily operations
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General kitchen and dining room duties
- Cleaning, setting up, and clearing equipment
- Tidying dining spaces
- Ensuring hygiene and safety standards
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Stock management
- Picking up, putting away, and rotating stock
- Ensuring food safety procedures (maintaining records, checking expiration dates, adhering to health regulations)
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Cash handling and financial administration
- Operating a till and reconciling transactions
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Requirements & Qualifications
Essential Criteria
✔ Prior experience in a catering, canteen, or food service environment is desirable. ✔ Awareness of food allergies and dietary requirements. ✔ Commitment to maintaining high food hygiene standards.
Preferred Qualifications
🔹 Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Training will be provided to successful candidates who do not already hold this qualification.
Application Info
📍 Closing Date: 16:00 hours on 24 July 2026
🔗 Find out more and apply by accessing the full job description here.
Benefits & Working Conditions
🎉 Annual Leave: 28 days (including bank holidays, pro-rata). After 5 years of service, this increases to 32 days, with an extra day each year up to a maximum of 37 days.
🏋 Work-Life Flexibility:
- Flexi-time attendance scheme (up to 13 days of leave accrued per year).
- Opportunities for agile working and flexible hours to suit personal commitments.
💼 Pension & Graded Progression:
- Auto-enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%.
- Salary increases built into the Grade 3 pay structure (starting at the bottom, progressing up after intervals).
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⚡ Additional Perks: Entertainment, fitness, and practical benefits:
- Free on-site gym services
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Emergency Services discounts across major UK companies
- Enhanced sick pay, maternity/paternity schemes
- TransaveUK Credit Union membership
💡 Safeguarding & Diversity: We fully endorse safeguarding policies for Adults, Children, and Young People. Diversity and inclusion are core to our culture—applications from BME individuals, women, LGBT+ staff, and those with disabilities are especially welcome. Employees with disabilities will be supported in adjusting working hours.
Screening & Next Steps
Successful candidates must undergo pre-employment checks, including:
- Asylum & immigration verification
- Medical screening & DBS check
- References
Applicants must pass the required level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which could include both current and spent criminal records where relevant to the role.
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