Job Description

Are you enthusiastic about food service and customer care? We are looking for a friendly and reliable

Catering Assistant

to join our Estates and Facilities team. This is a hands-on role where you'll support the daily operations of our catering service, helping to deliver high-quality food and a welcoming experience for students, staff, and visitors.


You'll assist with food preparation, maintain hygiene standards, and ensure excellent customer service across our catering outlets. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and being part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Vacancy 1: 25 hours a week (9am-2pm Monday to Friday), 35 weeks per year. This post is based in North Lindsey College (Scunthorpe)

Actual Salary: 13,428.86 per annum

Vacancy 2: 30 hours a week (8am-2pm Monday to Friday), 36 week per year. This post is based in Doncaster College.

Actual Salary: 16,573.10 per annum

Essential Criteria

Relevant Food Hygiene qualification (or willingness to work towards) Experience in food preparation, cooking, and service Customer service and cash handling experience Smart, clean appearance and professional manner Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team

Key Responsibilities

Assist in preparing food, snacks, and drinks within catering facilities Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and dining areas Provide prompt and efficient service to customers Support students on placement and contribute to team development Report customer feedback and complaints to the Catering Manager Participate in training and personal development activities Work flexibly across college sites as required Contribute to departmental planning and self-assessment

Why join us?

Competitive salary 30 Bookable annual leave days pro rata, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas. Professional development opportunities. Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme. On-site gym & florist (site dependent). Subsidised canteen & coffee shops.

Additional Information

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to

sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.


Join our catering team and help us deliver a high-quality service that supports the college community. Apply today and bring your skills to a vibrant and supportive environment.

Contact:

For enquiries about the role, please email staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk


North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.


We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.


Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.