Part-time Catering Assistant

Job . ECC0-625S Position Type:
Catering Pay Range:
Salary £12,113.76 actual per annum

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:
Part-time Contract Term:
Fixed

Application Close: 04/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Location:
Harlow and Stansted Airport college campus

Monday to Friday 10.00 am - 2.00pm

Term time only

Fixed term MAT cover 0.48 up to one year

The catering team are pivotal in providing an excellent customer focused catering service to the College

This is a hands-on role and will involve setting up the catering outlet, with the support of a chef, ready to offer breakfast, breaks and lunch service of hot and cold dishes, snacks, confectionary and drinks. You will be required to replenish the counter and vending machines throughout the day to ensure a swift service for customers. The successful candidate should ideally have a sound knowledge of customer service and worked in a busy catering environment but this is not essential.

As a Catering Assistant you will be involved in all aspects of the hospitality service including basic food preparation, food service, and other duties associated with the retail operations including using a till.

• A good team player
• Flexibility to travel between our Stansted Airport and Harlow campus
• Have a passion and commitment to provide good customer service
• Have a flexible and positive approach
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have an understanding of food hygiene regulations
• You must have a level 2 Maths qualification

We are particularly interested in candidates who have proven experience in a catering assistant's role.

The successful candidate can expect the College to fund any training required for the role, investment in their professional development, opportunities to further their career as well as an excellent benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Pension scheme, Cycle to work scheme and many more!

Still unsure if this is the right role for you?

If you would like to pop in or have an informal discussion to find out more, please contact Alison Armitage via email aa or Joanne Pearson on

Closing date for applications 04/01/2026

This vacancy may close early dependant on the volume of applications received, we therefore encourage you to apply ASAP.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.