Catering Assistant (FTC Academic Year 26/27) At Northampton College, we know that our strength lies in our diversity - in the experiences, backgrounds, and journeys that shape each of us. As one of the leading Colleges in the country, with significant strengths in health and social care, engineering, creative industries, construction, catering and digital, Northampton College is an inspiring place to work. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our organisation stronger. Why not join our dedicated team as a
Catering Assistant ? Day to day duties
No two days are ever the same working at the College. You'll be joining a dynamic and diverse organisation where every day brings new opportunities to learn, connect and make an impact. Your daily work will vary depending on the needs of the team, our students and the wider organisation keeping things fresh, exciting and rewarding.
You'll be part of a culture that values collaboration, inclusion and innovation, working alongside people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences who all share the ambition to make a difference.
For full details of the responsibilities and expectations for this role, please refer to the
attached job description.
Required skills and qualifications
Skills - Understanding of the principles of excellent customer service
- Understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging
- Understanding of the principles of safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults in an educational setting
- Understanding of the principles of data protection
Education - English and maths GCSE grade C/4 or above/willingness to obtain, or equivalent skill level
- A willingness to obtain a Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Qualification (funded by the College)
- A willingness to a relevant Health and Safety Qualification (funded by the College)
- A willingness to undertake Allergen training (funded by the College)
- Manual Handling Certificate or willingness to obtain (funded by the College)
For full details about the role and its responsibilities, please view the job description and person specification attached above. Benefits
- Discounted hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments in our training salons (The Salon NC)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Generous pension scheme
- Free parking across sites
- Wellbeing hub
- Employee assistance programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression and personal development
- Discounts through membership of the NUS and Blue Light Card
Northampton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, associates, and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks. Please be aware that Northampton College reserves the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Locations:
Booth Lane
Please note: All of our posts require candidates to have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of applying as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.
