Catering Assistant
Part time – 22.5 hours per week
Permanent, term time only (39 weeks per year)
Band 3 of SFCA Support Staff pay scale, point 7 - £24,953 pro rata per annum. Actual salary £13,014.72 pa.
To start ASAP
Varndean College is a thriving and successful sixth form college with an excellent reputation for high outcomes, providing an inspirational student experience and adding value to all of our community. Based in the city of Brighton and Hove we transform lives through exceptional education. We are proud of our dynamic culture, inclusivity and reputation as trailblazers.
We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our Catering team. You will have effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team, as well as strong attention to detail, essential for maintaining hygiene, safety and presentation standards.
The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check. We value the diversity of our staff and students and we particularly welcome applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
We can offer:
● A supportive, communicative and consultative working environment.
● A commitment to the on-going professional development of our staff.
● The opportunity to join our Corporate Memberships to Freedom Leisure or the Brighton Gym, use of the College Fitness Suite and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
● A salary sacrifice Techscheme.
● The use of an Employee Assistance programme offering unlimited 24/7 support on a range of topics, issues and matters.
● Annual health screenings, flu shots and free eye tests, and free exercise/well-being classes.
● Access to Staff Welfare services on a referral basis.
● Free use of College Library resources.
● Regular staff social events throughout the year.
To Apply:
For further information please see the candidate information pack. Completed applications must be received by the closing date below. Please apply online following this link - We cannot accept CVs unless accompanied by a completed application form.
Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Closing date: Friday 26th September 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £24,953.00 per year
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free fitness classes
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person