Catering Assistant job in Northumberland

Catering Assistant

  • Employer - Education Partnership North East
  • Reference number -
  • Sector - Public - local government
  • Department - Kirkley Hall
  • Location: - Northumberland
  • Salary - £19,402 to £22,208 per annum
  • Duration - Permanent
  • Hours - Full time
  • Closing date - Friday, 10 January 2025

Job Description

The successful applicant will support the catering team to deliver a high quality of service to students and staff at our Kirkley Hall Campus which  is part of the EPNE and are looking to appoint an enthusiastic catering assistant to work predominantly 7.45am-3.30pm at the Campus Cafe (Monday – Friday). 

About the Candidate

We are looking for staff that are flexible, have a cheerful and friendly disposition, be of smart appearance, have good verbal communication skills and the ability to work without direct supervision .Previous experience of working in a catering / Café environment and cash handling experience would be an advantage. Experience of dealing with the public and good customer service skills are essential. Candidates should be willing to work flexibly and undertake any training as required.

About the College 

Northumberland College is the only college in the county serving, the communities of Northumberland, offering a diverse curriculum offer from Entry level to Level 6, discrete SEND provision and Apprenticeships. We have three campuses from Berwick near the Scottish Border, Ashington and Kirkley Hall, close to Ponteland and in May 2022, Ofsted rated as a Good provider with Outstanding Personal Development, and are the top Performing Land based College in the Northeast. Over recent years, the College has invested over £14million in new facilities at its sites, including a £2.5 million STEM Centre at its Ashington campus and our Ashington campus will be home to the first pathfinder Gen zero FE College in the UK in 2025/2026

About EPNE

At Education Partnership North East, we are passionate about transforming lives through education. As a leading education provider in the North East of England, comprising of Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College we are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences that help our students to achieve their full potential; and we are ambitious.  We are currently the top performing General Further Education college in the North East for 16-19 student achievement and ranked 2nd nationally.

We have a strong college community and encourage our staff and students to be their authentic selves, be respectful of others and to be innovative in how they deliver an excellent student experience by creating an exciting future for everyone working and studying across the group.

As an employer, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where our staff can thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and wellbeing.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.  We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the nature of this post you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check. 

Contact Details

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Darren Lawton via darren.lawton@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk or 07514670289.

Further details:   Job Description    

Contact information

To find out more about this great opportunity visit https://jobs.educationpartnershipne.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx alternatively email vacancies@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk or call 0191 511 6046 to request an application pack.

How to apply

Please see the contact information section above for details about how to apply for this job.

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