Catering Assistant (2025/GK103)


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Peterlee, SR8 2RN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Catering Assistant / Barista to join our friendly catering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service in a busy coffee shop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold food and beverages to a high standard

• Provide a warm, friendly, and professional service to all customers

• Operate the till and handle payments accurately

• Assist with basic kitchen duties and food preparation

• Maintain cleanliness across kitchen and front-of-house areas

• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth daily operations

• Monitor stock and keep work areas organised

What We’re Looking For

• GCSE-level education (Maths & English or equivalent)

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Basic food hygiene knowledge

• Flexible approach to working across coffee shop and kitchen

• Reliable, professional, and able to work as part of a team or independently

What the college offers its staff

What we offer:

• 35 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.

• LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 17.5% employer contributions.

• Access to a Cash Healthcare Plan.

• Heavily discounted Gym Membership.

• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.

• 3 days paid emergency leave per year.

• Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.

• Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.

• Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.

• Free onsite parking.

• On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).

• Cycle to work scheme and much more.

• Access to free Beamish Tickets.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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