Food Service Assistant

Middlesbrough College Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Tees Valley is seeking two enthusiastic Food Service Assistants for part-time roles. You will support food service operations across the campus by maintaining clean and well-stocked dining areas while ensuring excellent customer service. The ideal candidates will be reliable and eager to learn, with full training provided for those with no prior experience. This role also comes with competitive salaries and generous annual leave options.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Competitive Salaries

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Gym Membership

On-site staff parking

Excellent Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn.
• Positive attitude and enjoyment of teamwork.
• Attention to detail and high service standards.
• Willing to undertake food hygiene training.
• Basic food knowledge and interest in catering.

Responsibilities

• Support food service by maintaining cleanliness and stock levels.
• Follow hygiene and presentation standards during service.
• Process sales accurately using cash systems.
• Assist in organising themed catering events.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Food Service Assistant x 2 roles

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

Department: Commercial Catering

Reporting to: Catering Manager

Salary: £10,102.74 per annum (actual salary)

Contractual hours: 20 hours per week, 36 weeks, Term Time only

Basis: Term Time, Permanent

Pension: NEST Pension Scheme

Join Our Team

Are you looking for a part‑time role in a friendly and fast‑paced environment? Middlesbrough College are seeking two enthusiastic Food Service Assistants to join our Commercial Catering team. In this role, you’ll support the smooth running of food service across campus, helping to maintain clean and welcoming dining areas, restocking counters, and ensuring excellent customer service. You’ll play a key part in creating a positive experience for students and staff alike. We’re looking for individuals who are reliable, approachable, and eager to learn. Full training will be provided, so no prior experience is necessary – just a willingness to get involved and work as part of a team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the delivery of food service by maintaining clean, well‑stocked counters and dining areas.
• Ensure all service areas meet hygiene and presentation standards before, during, and after service.
• Follow guidance on portion sizes, stock rotation, and allergen control to maintain food safety.
• Accurately process sales using the college’s cash system.
• Assist in the organisation and delivery of special or themed catering events.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and visitors to ensure smooth service.
• Participate in training and development to support your role and contribute to the success of the team.
• Uphold the College’s values, policies, and commitment to safeguarding and equality.

What We’re Looking For

• Enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn.
• Positive, flexible attitude and enjoyment of working as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and pride in delivering high standards of service.
• Willing to undertake training, including food hygiene certification.
• Basic food knowledge and interest in the catering industry.
• Ability to follow instructions confidently and communicate clearly with others.
• Commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous Annual Leave (30‑45 days per annum pro rata, depending on role)
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive Salaries
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff
• On‑site staff parking available
• Contributions to a variety of role‑based pension schemes including Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme and NEST Pension
• On‑site restaurant and food outlets including Costa Coffee
• Extensive wellbeing provision including:
  • 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff and their immediate family)
  • Occupational Health
  • Free Flu jabs
  • Free Gym Membership for all staff
  • Discounted hair and beauty salon treatments

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Suzanne Clement, Catering Manager, [e-mail].

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

SAFEGUARDING

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

This role involves regulated activity and direct contact with children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice.

We follow Safer Recruitment practices in line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind‑overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules.

It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please view the job description here.