Job Description

The Role:

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is on the lookout for a cheerful and motivated Catering Assistant to join our team at the Bispham Campus. In this customer-facing role, you'll help create a welcoming atmosphere while providing high-quality food and beverage services to students, staff, and visitors.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

As a vital member of our catering team, you'll play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Duties include:


Maintaining a high level of consistency in food preparation and presentation. Minimising waste and accurately recording stock levels and inventory. Operating kitchen appliances safely while adhering to all relevant health and safety regulations. Handling cash and card payments in line with college financial procedures. Supporting occasional out-of-hours catering for special events or functions.

About the Catering Department:

Our catering team is a cornerstone of the college community, providing healthy, affordable meal options across all B&FC sites. We prioritise excellent service, sustainability, and the wellbeing of everyone we serve.

Why Join Us?

You'll become part of a dynamic, supportive team working in a vibrant campus environment. If you're passionate about customer service, enjoy fast-paced work, and value teamwork, you'll fit right in.

Interested? Apply Early!

Applications may close sooner than advertised if there's high interest, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible!


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Please note this is an annualised hours role.

Rewards and Benefits

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Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work Certified(TM)


Enhanced leave allowance of

38 days

(full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Competitive pension scheme: + Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) -

28.68%

employer contribution
+ Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) -

15.4%

employer contribution

Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. 1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications Agile working opportunities Enhanced Family friendly policies Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to: + Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
+ Occupational Health
+ FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
+ FREE eye tests
+ Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
+ FREE healthy breakfast
+ Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
+ Health and beauty salon
+ Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)

Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates FREE car parking Car lease scheme Cycle to work scheme Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks



B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process


B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here


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Job Type

Fixed-Term

Curriculum / Service Area

Estates

Campus / Location

Bispham

Hours per week

20

Part-Year?

Yes

Post scale

Scale 2

Post Scale Range (FTE)

12.60 per hour

Closing Date

04/08/2025