Catering Assistant


Company:	Nelson and Colne College
Salary:	£14,579.96 to £14,579.96 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2AR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

Catering Assistant

Salary: £14,579.96 (£25,747.35 full time equivalent)

Hours: 25 per week

Working Weeks: 38 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Site: Accrington & Rossendale College

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 11 October 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026

‘Together, Let’s Be Extraordinary’

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group.

Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding careers prospects.

The Exciting Role

Are you enthusiastic, customer focused and passionate about great food service? We are looking for a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our Refectory team on a part-time, permanent basis. As a member of our Catering team, you will support with the preparation, cooking and service of meals within our busy Refectory. You will help create a welcoming environment, ensuring every customer enjoys a friendly and efficient service.

The role will be based at our Accrington & Rossendale College campus however, travel across sites may be required.

What You Will Be Doing:

Assist the catering team with the preparation, cooking and service arrangements within the Refectory/ Canteen

Assist with the serving of meals, ensuring correct portion control

Assist with general kitchen duties including cleaning and preparing the dining area

Ensure all procured food and supplies are of a quality standard

Ensure adherence to all procedures related to Health and Safety and COSHH regulations with regard to food, equipment, materials and general safety

What We Are Looking For:

Minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including grade C/4 in Maths and English and a basic food hygiene certificate

Experience of working within a busy, high volume, catering operation

Excellent customer service skills

Comprehensive understanding of COSHH and food hygiene requirements

Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills

Suitability to work with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults

What We Offer in Return:

Access to a workplace pension scheme – with generous employer contributions

Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period

Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits

A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support

Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards

Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our ‘working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits

http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

Further Questions?

Please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@eastlancslearning.ac.uk

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

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