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Catering Assistant
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,309 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4AH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1497213 |
Summary
About the College
Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.
The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.
Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-OutstandingAbout the Candidate
We are looking for staff that are flexible, have a cheerful and friendly disposition, be of smart appearance, have good verbal communication skills and the ability to work without direct supervision.
About the Role
This role is offered on a minimum 6 month fixed term contract with possibility of extension.
Previous experience of working in a catering / Café environment and cash handling experience would be an advantage. Experience of dealing with the public and good customer service skills are essential. Candidates should be willing to work flexibly, to work at other campuses when necessary and undertake any training as required
Role Responsibilities
To work as Catering Assistant preparing and serving a range of hot and cold food to staff and students
Clean equipment and prepare surfaces within kitchens or food outlet.
Maintain equipment in a safe and hygienic condition.
Assist with the preparation of orders, receipt of orders and safe storage after delivery.
Assist with clearing away and washing of crockery and utensils in the kitchens.
Assist with Buffets for internal hospitalities.
Qualifications
Level 1/2 Food Safety.
Basic allergen awareness certificate
Essential Skills & Experience
Food handling and preparation
Customer service
Cash handling and EPOS till Knowledge
Good verbal communication skills
Desirable Skills & Experience
Worked in an education catering setting
Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.
The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.
Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-OutstandingAbout the Candidate
We are looking for staff that are flexible, have a cheerful and friendly disposition, be of smart appearance, have good verbal communication skills and the ability to work without direct supervision.
About the Role
This role is offered on a minimum 6 month fixed term contract with possibility of extension.
Previous experience of working in a catering / Café environment and cash handling experience would be an advantage. Experience of dealing with the public and good customer service skills are essential. Candidates should be willing to work flexibly, to work at other campuses when necessary and undertake any training as required
Role Responsibilities
To work as Catering Assistant preparing and serving a range of hot and cold food to staff and students
Clean equipment and prepare surfaces within kitchens or food outlet.
Maintain equipment in a safe and hygienic condition.
Assist with the preparation of orders, receipt of orders and safe storage after delivery.
Assist with clearing away and washing of crockery and utensils in the kitchens.
Assist with Buffets for internal hospitalities.
Qualifications
Level 1/2 Food Safety.
Basic allergen awareness certificate
Essential Skills & Experience
Food handling and preparation
Customer service
Cash handling and EPOS till Knowledge
Good verbal communication skills
Desirable Skills & Experience
Worked in an education catering setting