Catering Assistant
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | Knaresborough, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | North Yorkshire Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Knaresborough, North Yorkshire |
Summary
Salary: £12.65 per hour
Grade: AB
Contract: Relief
Hours: Relief, ad hoc hours
Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Join Our Team
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Catering Assistant to join our team and help deliver outstanding customer service. As a Catering Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality food and beverage services, ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met, and supporting the overall success of the catering operation.
Duties and responsibilities:
Basic preparation and serving of food, beverages and alcoholic drinks.
Ensure that sales opportunities are maximised by effective selling of all services (including ice cream, food and alcoholic beverages etc. as required)
Ensuring tables are cleared of glassware, crockery and cutlery and are cleaned ready for next use.
Ensure the effective setting up of rooms and equipment, moving furniture, preparing room layouts to the requirements of the customer.
Cash Handling
Person Specification:
We are seeking motivated individuals that can demonstrate adaptability to be able to work across various aspects of the front-line operation.
You will:
Be able to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
Have experience of working as part of a team as well as on your own initiative
Be able to confidently handle sales and cash procedures
Why Work with Us?
Career Progression: At NYC, we’re committed to supporting your career development. Whether it’s through apprenticeships, coaching, or exploring new roles, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement.
Work with Impact: Be a part of a team that serves the community, making a real difference to the lives of those we serve.
Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative, supportive atmosphere where you’ll be valued and empowered to succeed.
Attractive Benefits: Our employees are our greatest asset, enjoy 28 days of annual leave (rising to 34 days with continued service) plus public holidays, and a generous local government pension scheme.
Apply Today!
If you’re enthusiastic about serving the community and want to be part of our team, we’d love to hear from you! For an informal chat about the role, feel free to reach out to Further information about the role please contact Sally Taylor at Sally.Taylor@northyorks.gov.uk
Applying is easy, simply click on apply now, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload by midnight.
If you're passionate about delivering excellent service in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Dates:
Closing Date: Tuesday 10th March 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 16th March 2026
Key Documents
Job Description
Total Rewards Brochure
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Grade: AB
Contract: Relief
Hours: Relief, ad hoc hours
Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Join Our Team
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Catering Assistant to join our team and help deliver outstanding customer service. As a Catering Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality food and beverage services, ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met, and supporting the overall success of the catering operation.
Duties and responsibilities:
Basic preparation and serving of food, beverages and alcoholic drinks.
Ensure that sales opportunities are maximised by effective selling of all services (including ice cream, food and alcoholic beverages etc. as required)
Ensuring tables are cleared of glassware, crockery and cutlery and are cleaned ready for next use.
Ensure the effective setting up of rooms and equipment, moving furniture, preparing room layouts to the requirements of the customer.
Cash Handling
Person Specification:
We are seeking motivated individuals that can demonstrate adaptability to be able to work across various aspects of the front-line operation.
You will:
Be able to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
Have experience of working as part of a team as well as on your own initiative
Be able to confidently handle sales and cash procedures
Why Work with Us?
Career Progression: At NYC, we’re committed to supporting your career development. Whether it’s through apprenticeships, coaching, or exploring new roles, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement.
Work with Impact: Be a part of a team that serves the community, making a real difference to the lives of those we serve.
Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative, supportive atmosphere where you’ll be valued and empowered to succeed.
Attractive Benefits: Our employees are our greatest asset, enjoy 28 days of annual leave (rising to 34 days with continued service) plus public holidays, and a generous local government pension scheme.
Apply Today!
If you’re enthusiastic about serving the community and want to be part of our team, we’d love to hear from you! For an informal chat about the role, feel free to reach out to Further information about the role please contact Sally Taylor at Sally.Taylor@northyorks.gov.uk
Applying is easy, simply click on apply now, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload by midnight.
If you're passionate about delivering excellent service in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Dates:
Closing Date: Tuesday 10th March 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 16th March 2026
Key Documents
Job Description
Total Rewards Brochure
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.