Catering and Retail Assistant (EL81m)
Salary: £23,492 pro rata per annum (Actual £10,847)
Contract Type: Fixed Term, Maternity Cover
Hours: 20hours per week, Term Time Only (36weeks)
Location: Ellesmere Port Campus
We are seeking a Catering and Retail Assistant to join our team; the role will predominantly be based at the Ellesmere Port Campus with the flexibility of working at our other campuses.
The hours for this role are 10.30am to 2.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparation of food for sale to customers;
Ensuring all kitchen equipment is clean and fit for purpose;
Undertaking online stock orders and checking deliveries; and
Promote the welfare of children and young people.
Key Person Specification Requirements:
GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English or equivalent(or willingness to work towards);
Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject are (or willingness to work towards);
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to work towards)
Experience in the Hospitality and Catering sector;
Experience of cashing up; and
Enhanced DBS check.
Please see the and Person Specification attached for further details.
If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am on 11 August 2025.
The selection process will take place w/c 18 August 2025.
Benefits:
Access to world-class facilities
Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk.
Equality and Diversity
Information, Advice and Guidance
Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
Principles of Customer Service
Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
Competitive salary
Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
Employee benefit platform
Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
Free onsite parking
Employee Referral Scheme
Staff Awards
If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.
About Us
Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.
Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.
There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.
The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.
Ellesmere Port Campus
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:
Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022);
Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023);
Mock aircraft cabin;
Fitness gym;
Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023); and
Professional theatre.
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.