Job Description

Salary:

11,205.12 per annum (24,734.48 full time equivalent)

Location:

Nelson and Colne College

This is a permanent

,

part time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Catering Assistant

Salary:

11,205.12 per annum (24,734.48 full time equivalent)

Hours:

20 per week

Working Weeks:

38 Per Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Site:

Nelson and Colne College

Closing Date:

Sunday 17 August 2025

Interview Date

:Wednesday 27 August 2025



'Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?'

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by NCC Professional Services. Part of Nelson and Colne College Group, NCC Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider College Group.


Nelson and Colne College Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges - Nelson & Colne College, Accrington & Rossendale College and Lancashire Adult Learning. The College Group is the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as 'Outstanding' under the new Ofsted inspection framework.


Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Catering Assistants to join our Refectory team on a permanent basis, working 20 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.


The role will be based at our Nelson & Colne College campus however, travel across sites may be required.

What You Will Be Doing:

Assist the catering team with the preparation, cooking and service arrangements within the Refectory/ Canteen Assist with the serving of meals, ensuring correct portion control Assist with general kitchen duties including cleaning and preparing the dining area Ensure all procured food and supplies are of a quality standard Ensure adherence to all procedures related to Health and Safety and COSHH regulations with regard to food, equipment, materials and general safety

What We Are Looking For:

Minimum of 5 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including grade C in Maths and English and a basic food hygiene certificate Experience of working within a busy, high volume, catering operation Excellent customer service skills Comprehensive understanding of COSHH and food hygiene requirements Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills Suitability to work with children young people and/or vulnerable adults

What We Offer in Return:

Access to a workplace pension scheme - with employer contributions of 5% Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our 'working for us' section of our website for a full list of our benefits https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/working-for-us/benefits/

How to Apply:

Still Interested?

If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and complete an application form.



Website: https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/

Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@nelsongroup.ac.uk



Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website

Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

The Company

The Nelson and Colne College Group is an Ofsted Outstanding Further Education College with a high performance and ambitious culture.



The Group was born in November 2018 with the successful merger between Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. Prior to that, pan-Lancashire adult community learning provider, Lancashire Adult Learning, became part of the family in 2016.



We are home to 2,400 16-18 year old A Level and vocational students, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 Apprentices and 400 Higher Education students.



Expertly led by Principal and CEO Lisa O'Loughlin, the College Group delivers year on year improvement, growth and most importantly, highly successful students and Apprentices.



The success of our communities, employers, partners and economy is key to all that we do. We have forged valuable partnerships and a shared vision with like-minded organisations and individuals, creating a network of opportunity and excellence.



Our highly skilled staff are committed to raising and supporting aspirations, providing social mobility and an essential talent pool for the local, regional and national economy.

The Benefits

Pay & Conditions

Rewards & Recognition

Facilities & Working Environment

Professional Development

Health & Wellbeing

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion