CATERING ASSISTANT

Part time 18 hours a week (term-time - 38 weeks)

Salary: £22,011 pro rata (actual £9,122 per annum)

Location: Newcastle College

This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding catering department at Newcastle College. 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 and be energetic and enthusiastic with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of team. You will 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.

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 and excellent benefits package which includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• Bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme