Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG)
Catering Assistant
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CATERING ASSISTANT
Part time 16 hours a week (term-time - 36 weeks)
Mon - Fri 10.15am - 1.30pm
Salary - £24,455 pro rata (actual salary - £8,541 per annum)
Location: Newcastle
This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding catering department at Newcastle. Duties include working in the College’s food hall service enabling the sale of food to students and staff, taking payments and using a till and keeping areas clean.
To be successful, you will have:
- Previous experience of working in a catering or customer service environment
- Be energetic and enthusiastic with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of team
- Hold a NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation and Cooking or equivalent
Main Duties And Responsibilities
- To prepare and assist in the cooking of basic food items.
- To display and serve food, including taking cash and using the till.
- To clean all areas of the catering department.
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Required Skills And Experience
- Qualified to NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation & Cooking or equivalent
- Experience of working in a catering environment or customer service
- Is energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated towards providing excellent food and customer service
What’s in it for you?
The College Offers An Excellent Benefits Package Which Includes
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Term-time working
- Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
- Bank holidays and Christmas closure
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
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How To Apply
To apply for the role Catering Assistant, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form.
If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an email and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website.
The closing date for completed applications is 27th September 2026.
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college-based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
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