Catering Assistant

Cirencester College; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a flexible team player to join the Refectory Team. This role involves preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks to students and staff, along with cleaning responsibilities. While previous catering experience is desirable, it is not essential as training will be provided. Candidates must be willing to work towards a Level 2 hygiene certificate. The position requires flexibility in hours, with a typical schedule from 8:45 am to 2:15 pm, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site car parking

On-site fitness suite

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be flexible to work overtime and occasional weekends.
• Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential.
• Prepared to work towards a Level 2 hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks to students and staff.
• Clean and wash up after service.

Skills

Flexibility

Team player

Catering experience

Education

Level 2 hygiene certificate

Job description

Contract: 25 hours per week, Permanent, Term‑Time Only (36 weeks per year)

Required: Immediate Start Available

We are looking for a flexible team‑player to join our Refectory Team. The role will include preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and snacks to students and staff plus cleaning and washing up.

Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given. The post holder must have or be prepared to work towards a Level 2 hygiene certificate.

The working hours are usually Monday to Friday from 8:45 am to 2:15 pm (25 hrs) but a degree of flexibility is a must, as is the ability to work overtime and the occasional weekend when needed.

A job description is attached. We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing Date: 9am, 16th January 2026

Interviews From: We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

PLEASE APPLY NOW – This position will close once sufficient applications are received. We regret that due to the large number of applications we receive we are only able to contact those candidates to be interviewed. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applicants, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.

Benefits include: LGPS 20.6 %+ defined benefit pension scheme (including life assurance), sick pay scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free on‑site car parking, on‑site fitness suite, Refectory, and Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity Statements:

Cirencester College may carry out online searches during the recruitment process on shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.

Cirencester 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.

Cirencester College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.