Job description
Role: Catering Assistant – 2 Posts
Salary: Grade B £6,806 a year actual salary (£25,185 a year full time equivalent)
Location: Derby Arena – Café 42
Hours: 10 hours a week
Closing Date: 9th May 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Derby Arena is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our dynamic catering team.
This is a hand-on role ideal for someone who takes pride in delivering food & beverage service with consistency and care. Whether you're preparing or cooking fresh meals, supporting service, or maintaining kitchen hygiene, you’ll bring poise and a calm, capable presence to every task.
What we are looking for
• Someone that is confidence in food preparation and cooking.
• Is competent in food hygiene & safety standards (minimum Level 2 Food Safety Certificate & HACCP knowledge)
• Ability to work under pressure & unsupervised.
• A team player with a positive attitude & a strong work ethic.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including early mornings, evenings & weekends.
• Physical stamina, be able to stand for long periods, complete a full commercial kitchen clean down and the ability to lift moderate weights.
Key responsibilities
• Prepare and cook a variety of light meals, snacks, and beverages to a high standard.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all areas, always following food, hygiene and health & safety regulations, including, but not limited to, proper storage, temperature control, and allergen awareness.
• Support stock rotation, assisting with ordering and restocking supplies.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Provide friendly, efficient service to customers, including product knowledge and assist with dietary or allergen-related queries.
• Cater for events, buffets, parties, or sports tournaments held at the centre.
Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.
What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers
Next Steps
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