Catering Assistant

Overview

The Growth Company (GC) Education and Skills team is on the lookout for a friendly, hands‑on Catering Service Assistant to join their busy kitchen, supporting food preparation and delivering great service to customers. As one of the largest providers of skills and training in the UK, we are dedicated to supporting businesses and individuals with apprenticeships, higher education, and commercial training.

We help people develop their skills across a diverse range of sectors and levels, and work with leading businesses to ensure our curriculum boosts career prospects and business productivity.

• Assist with food preparation under the direction of the chef.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all kitchen and catering areas.
• Adhere to all food hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
• Provide flexible support to meet the operational needs of the service.
• Receive, check, and store deliveries in accordance with company procedures.
• Serve food and beverages to a professional standard, demonstrating strong product knowledge.
• Keep all areas clean and tidy, including dishwashing duties.
• Engage in training, undertake additional tasks as required, and work at Warren Bruce Court when needed.

• Basic food handler's certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong teamwork skills and a positive, cooperative attitude when working with colleagues.
• A flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to changing service requirements.
• Consistently high food safety and hygiene standards.
• Strong communication skills when dealing with customers and colleagues.
• Dependable, reliable, and willing to take responsibility, including supporting colleagues when needed.
• Flexible approach to carrying out additional duties as reasonably required by the company.
• Some experience or an understanding of working in a catering environment is beneficial; full training will be provided.

We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.

GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.

All GC colleagues will work inline with the Health & Safety at work act and the GC Health & Safety Policy.

This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to cover maternity leave. The role is based full‑time at the Trafford Park Skills Centre, with working hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.