Job Description

Salary:

24,250 FTE pro rata

Location:

Dewsbury

Hours and Weeks per Year:

32.5hrs - 38 weeks per year

Closing Date

: 18 January 2026 (11:59pm)

(We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Please note, we will be closed from 18.12.25 and re-open on 05.01.26 and all queries will be answered upon return.

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors. Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you'll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.

We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant, at one of our Dewsbury sites. Working as part of a small team, supported by the Catering Team Leader, your focus will be on providing an excellent refectory service with a welcoming yet professional approach to providing students and staff with a high standard of quality food which is healthy, inclusive of a wide range of dietary requirements, and is value for money. Excellent customer service skills are integral to the role. It's important that you're able to communicate effectively and engage with young people and staff alike, converse easily with our students, and be able to clearly demonstrate our college values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- working as part of a team;

- placing orders with stores,

- managing deliveries including lifting and stacking shelves and fridges an

- temperature checks.

You will be responsible for food preparation, cooking, presentation and service of food and drinks. Ensuring compliance with the colleges food safety policy and Health and Safety regulations. Your role will involve keeping the kitchen and refectory in a clean, hygienic and tidy condition. You will handle cash & use a till.

A current Level 1 Food Hygiene certificate is desirable, as is previous experience of working in a kitchen and in a customer focused catering role.

Due to the nature of our work, it's essential you're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. An Enhanced DBS is also required for all employees at college.

We believe learning is not just for our students: it's an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You'll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Term time only staff who start mid-year will have their initial salary payments calculated based on actual weeks worked and the number of pay dates between the beginning of employment and the end of the academic year.

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals' sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 24,250.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym Transport links
Work Location: In person