Catering Assistant

Vacancy Number: V1229

Closing Date: 27/09/2026

Job Category:
Support

Job Type: Part Time Term Time Only

Contract Type:
Permanent

Salary: £24,803 Pro Rata

Actual Salary: £8,660.14 PA

Grade: 1

Hours Per Week: 15 Hours

Weeks Per Year: 38 Weeks

FTE: 0.35

Stoke on Trent College is an exciting and fast-growing place to be, and we are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready;
Future Ready.

Be part of an Ofsted 'Good' College with good financial health, and contribute to our continuing progress. These are exciting times as we continue on our journey to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice.

Our success is through Our People!

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Catering Assistant to join our exceptionally busy and professional Catering team.

If you have strong customer service skills, this role could be for you!

You’ll hold a Food hygiene level 2 or willing to obtain one and hold Level 2 in Maths or English (GCSE or equivalent), or a willingness to obtain these qualifications at the College.

If you’re an enthusiastic and positive individual, we look forward to hearing from you.

• Enhanced Leave Policies including 32 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• A range of Family Friendly Policies
  , including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
• Christmas Closure
• Bright,
  Modern Facilities
  , buildings and learning resources
• On-site restaurant facilities and Free Breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Continuing Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans
• Access to the College Sports Academy Gym
• Free on-site parking

At Stoke on Trent College, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We are proud to hold the Investors in Diversity Silver Award, recognising our commitment to embedding the FREDIE principles of Fairness, Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement across everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and those with long-term health conditions. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey, ensuring equal access to opportunities and support for all.

Our commitment to inclusion is supported by a range of initiatives that promote wellbeing, belonging and equality, including the Menopause Workplace Pledge, Proud Stoke Space Inclusion Pledge and our network of Domestic Abuse Workplace Champions.

We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We recruit based on skills, potential and values, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our College, enriches our culture and helps us better serve our students and communities.

Stoke on Trent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As part of our safer recruitment process, candidates are encouraged to review our Learner Safeguarding, Adults at Risk and Child Protection Policy and Disclosure and Barring Service Policy (including Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders) which can be found on our College Website.

This support role is subject to the College’s Learner Safeguarding, Adults at Risk and Child Protection Policy and requires a strong commitment to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

This position involves regular and sustained contact with students under the age of 18 within an educational establishment and is classed as regulated activity with children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a children’s barred list check, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

The College may consider carrying out online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).