Catering Assistant (Term Time Only)

Organisational Information

MidKent College is at the heart of the education sector in South East England, and a College which Ofsted recognised as Good for overall effectiveness, in a November 2018 inspection.

As a progressive student-centred College, we are now looking for a Catering Assistant to work within the College's Hospitality curriculum area.

If you are passionate about education, and can inspire those around you, we'd love to hear from you.

Details of the role

The successful candidate will have responsibility for ongoing cleaning and upkeep of designated areas, including the safe management of equipment, materials and resources. You will be supervising students during practical or theory sessions, supporting Lecturers and technicians as required while ensuring the delivery of high quality practical sessions which fully comply with relevant Health & Safety and Food Safety legislation and best practice.

This is a term time only position for 24 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Job Requirements

You will have GCSE level or equivalent standard passes in Mathematics and English and Level 2 Food safety certificate (HACCP). Holding Health and safety qualification (COSHH) and Level 3 Food safety certificate would be an advantage.

You will also have proven recent experience in relevant hospitality/ catering environment, experience of applying knowledge of Safer Food Better Business in the workplace as well as experience of working to a budget and dealing with finances. You will also have experience in storekeeping including stock taking and food costs.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.

The background checks will be carried-out in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We operate in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy. You can access both of these documents at www.midkent.ac.uk/jobs/college-vacancies

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.

We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £20,670.00-£25,563.00 per year