Our Catering department are excited to announce that we are looking for a team member to join the department as a Catering Assistant.
We are seeking an experienced candidate to join our dedicated team.
Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact with Macclesfield College
The Role:
The Catering Assistant role will involve preparing fresh food and drinks in a College kitchen environment and coffee shop setting whilst maintaining a high standard of service and customer care with a friendly and polite attitude at all times.
Suitable candidates should have experience in a similar environment and / or role. Holding a Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable for this post.
Working Hours:
8:30am to 3.30pm Monday + Thursday
11:00am - 8:00pm Tuesday + Wednesday
30 hours per week
Main Duties for this role include
* Assists in the preparation, cooking and presentation of food for sale, and in the coffee shop.
* Ensures that food is prepared and served in accordance with Food Hygiene Procedures.
* Ensures that work area is maintained in a clean and hygienic state at all times.
* Adheres to the Hygiene, Health and Safety policies.
Does Macclesfield College sound like the perfect working environment for you?
We are proud of our fantastic benefits, inclusive of:
* 2 weeks additional leave at Christmas closedown (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Real Living Wage Employer
* Family friendly policy
* Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
* Long Service Recognition and Awards
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health
* Onsite staff counsellor to support our mental health strategy.
* Investment in our employees Continuous Professional Development at the College with a comprehensive timetable of training and development alongside coaching and mentoring from our experienced Quality team.
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to work
* Good for ME, Good for FE – Volunteering, Fundraising
* Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
* Onsite Starbucks café
Pre-employment Screening
All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks and you will be asked to provide;
* Evidence of your right to work in the UK
* Proof of Identity
* A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period
* Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need the College to make appropriate adjustments
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.
At Macclesfield College, we proudly stand alongside our Armed Forces. As a dedicated supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively welcome applications from service members, veterans, and their families.
Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.