Blackpool and The Fylde College
Catering Assistant
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At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re more than an education provider – we’re a driving force for opportunity, innovation and community growth. As one of the UK’s leading further education colleges and an exempt charity, we deliver high-quality technical and professional education that transforms lives and supports regional prosperity. With over 12,500 students and around 1,000 colleagues, we’re proud to be an anchor institution driving social mobility, inclusion and success.
The Role
We’re seeking a proactive and customer-focused Catering Assistant to support the day-to-day operation of our catering unit, ensuring a high-quality food and beverage service for students, staff, and visitors. Working closely with the Catering Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering excellent customer service, maintaining food safety standards, and creating a welcoming environment within catering provision.
This is an annualised hours role.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Deliver an excellent customer experience by preparing and serving drinks, snacks, and food products in line with Starbucks standards, ensuring high levels of service, quality, and presentation at all times.
- Maintain operational excellence by carrying out daily checks, stock control, cash handling, and monitoring wastage to ensure efficient and cost-effective operation of the catering unit.
- Uphold food safety and hygiene standards by ensuring all areas are cleaned and maintained in accordance with Food Hygiene Regulations, the Food Safety Act, and internal monitoring requirements.
- Promote quality and consistency by ensuring the correct use of equipment and materials, maintaining production standards, and supporting continuous improvement across the catering service.
- Support wider catering operations and events by assisting with functions, special events, and additional services as required, helping to meet the needs of the College community.
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What We Offer
We believe great people deserve great rewards. When you join B&FC, you’ll benefit from:
- Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part-time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure period
- An excellent pension scheme
- Professional development and funded training opportunities
- Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives
👉 Discover more about our rewards and benefits at https://www.blackpool.ac.uk/jobs
Working with Us
At B&FC, you’ll join a values-led community built on our CAREER principles – Community, Authenticity, Relentless Optimism, Everyone Included, Excellence, and Respect. We’re proud to empower both our colleagues and students to thrive, supported by outstanding facilities, forward-thinking leadership, and a culture of inclusion and innovation. Whether you’re inspiring the next generation or advancing your own professional journey, B&FC is a place where you can truly make a difference.
How We Support You
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.
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Our Safeguarding Responsibilities
B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.
All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator
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If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please visit our website.
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