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Catering Assistant – Permanent / Part time - £22,088 pro rata (£12,878 per annum)

Barnsley College has several canteens and food outlets to cater for our students, staff and visitors. We are now looking for additional Catering Assistants to join our growing Catering Services department and work across our central campuses.

Benefits

First of all, what’s in it for you?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year pro rata including bank and public holidays!)
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 18.6% employer contribution! 
• Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress 
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• College gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options

Catering Assistant
Catering Services
Permanent vacancy - 25 hours per week
£22,088 pro rata (£12,878 per annum)

We are looking for a Catering Assistant who is passionate about providing a great service for our students and who thrives in a busy working environment. This is a fast paced, varied role where you will work in small groups to ensure timely food preparation and service.

Our new Catering Assistant will be expected to assist in the daily running of their respective canteen or food outlet, ensuring areas are clean and tidy. You will support colleagues to maintain high professional standards, communicating with all staff and students in a polite and professional manner. This role will involve some cash handling and the use of a till whilst serving customers, so accuracy and attention to detail is essential.

Closing date for applications Thursday 29th August 2024 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Job Description and Person Specification

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.