Food Service Assistant (32.5h/week)
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,552 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | 32.5 hours per week, all year round |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Plumpton, Lewes |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Plumpton College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FSA Graze 32.5 Feb26 |
Summary
Are you passionate about food and providing excellent customer service? Will you thrive in a fast-paced and varied role working alongside an enthusiastic team?
We're looking for the newest member of our excellent Catering team to join us as a Food Service Assistant. Plumpton College's Graze Café is a hub for our Higher Education students and those studying at programmes at Level 3, as well as staff and visitors to the College, providing an essential and much-appreciated service to the 5000 students who attend Plumpton College each academic year.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in food preparation and service, complying with hygiene and presentation guidelines
Serve meals and take payments promptly and always provide an excellent customer experience
Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen and dining areas
Communicate well and work with team members to ensure a seamless dining experience
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay
- Flexible hours
- Opportunities for career growth
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
Requirements:
- Strong communication skills
- A teamwork-oriented mindset
- Previous experience in food service is a plus, but not required
- Bring your passion for food and service to our team!
Apply today either by submitting a CV here or via our vacancies page which is linked below. Please note that we may shortlist and interview for this role during the time that it is advertised, so it is advisable to submit your application as soon as possible.
At Plumpton College, we live our values—Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive—in everything we do
We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package, including up to 26 days' annual leave (for year-round contracts) and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas. Staff are enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities and in-house teacher training where applicable. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.
New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and a supported six-month probationary period. Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees and social events at Christmas.
If you would like any information available in a more accessible format, please email recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk
We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.
We are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.
We are not currently working with agencies for catering/hospitality recruitment.
We're looking for the newest member of our excellent Catering team to join us as a Food Service Assistant. Plumpton College's Graze Café is a hub for our Higher Education students and those studying at programmes at Level 3, as well as staff and visitors to the College, providing an essential and much-appreciated service to the 5000 students who attend Plumpton College each academic year.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in food preparation and service, complying with hygiene and presentation guidelines
Serve meals and take payments promptly and always provide an excellent customer experience
Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen and dining areas
Communicate well and work with team members to ensure a seamless dining experience
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay
- Flexible hours
- Opportunities for career growth
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
Requirements:
- Strong communication skills
- A teamwork-oriented mindset
- Previous experience in food service is a plus, but not required
- Bring your passion for food and service to our team!
Apply today either by submitting a CV here or via our vacancies page which is linked below. Please note that we may shortlist and interview for this role during the time that it is advertised, so it is advisable to submit your application as soon as possible.
At Plumpton College, we live our values—Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive—in everything we do
We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package, including up to 26 days' annual leave (for year-round contracts) and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas. Staff are enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities and in-house teacher training where applicable. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.
New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and a supported six-month probationary period. Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees and social events at Christmas.
If you would like any information available in a more accessible format, please email recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk
We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.
We are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.
We are not currently working with agencies for catering/hospitality recruitment.