Catering Assistant

Application Deadline: 20 September 2025

Department: CAT - Catering

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Dual Campus

Reporting To: Vanessa Tull-Blackwell

Compensation: £24,242 / year

Description

Permanent contract, 16 hours per week, 42 weeks per year

To be responsible for providing general kitchen duties and serving of food and beverages, so as to ensure the effective and efficient operation of college catering services.

Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.

 If you feel you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, making sure you detailing how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Key Responsibilities

1.    Work as part of the Catering Team

•  Work with members of the catering team to ensure good standards of service are met for all clients.
• Assist in ensuring good customer service for all staff and students

2.    To assist in the kitchens, counters, laundry, and other associated areas:

• General food preparation and cooking.
•  Washing up and general cleaning within the department.
•  Ensure all items are packaged, labelled with the correct allergen and date information.
• To assist with the hospitality functions throughout the campus.
• Assist with laundry duties if required.

3.    To assist in Willow & Lime Tree Coffee Shop

• Set up, serve customers, and clean down tables and counters in Willow and Lime Tree Coffee Shop.
• Prepare the service area, hot cupboards and other equipment as instructed.
• Leave outlets clean and tidy ready for the next session.
• Use tills, credit card machines and handle money.

Please see attached for the full Job Description

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Good level of general secondary education.
• A personal commitment to keeping your professional knowledge up to date and improving your capabilities. 
• Willingness to formally recording your learning to show that you're actively committed to the development of your skills and abilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Health and Safety, working in a safe manner for yourself and others
• Demonstrate how you comply to the Food Safety Laws
• Demonstrate a knowledge of allergens and/or willingness to undertake training

Please see attached for the full Person Specification 

Staff Benefits

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government) 
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff 
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward 
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
• Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor) 
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working. 
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock