Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Job Title:

Catering Assistant

Salary: £24,250 FTE (per annum)

Location:

Huddersfield

Hours and Weeks per Year: 30 hours / 38 weeks

We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant at our Waterfront Quarter, Huddersfield site. Working as part of a team, supported by the Catering Team Leader, your focus will be on providing an excellent refectory service with a welcoming yet professional approach to providing students and staff with a high standard of quality food which is healthy, inclusive of a wide range of dietary requirements, and is value for money.

Excellent customer service skills are integral to the role.

• Work as part of a team; place orders with stores, manage deliveries including lifting and stacking shelves and fridges and temperature checks.
• Prepare, cook, present and serve food and drinks.
• Ensure compliance with the college's food safety policy and Health and Safety regulations.
• Keep the kitchen and refectory clean, hygienic and tidy.
• Handle cash & use a till.

• Level 1 Food Hygiene certificate (desired).
• Previous experience working in a kitchen and in a customer‑focused catering role.
• Enhanced DBS (required).

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to engage with students and staff and demonstrate college values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence.

Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for managers. Access to staff benefits such as employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note any job offer is subject to pre‑employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references.

Closing Date: 2nd February 2026 (advert may close early if high volume of suitable applications).