Catering AssistantSalary: £15,731.01 (£25,747.35 full time equivalent)Hours: 25 per weekWorking Weeks: 41 per yearContract Type: PermanentSite: Nelson & ColneClosing Date: Midnight – Sunday 7 June 2026Interview Date: Thursday 18 June 2026
Together, Let’s Be Extraordinary
Our Organisation
This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group.
Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success and is seen within the Further Education sector as a beacon of excellence for teaching and learning. We offer an outstanding range of A Levels, vocational courses, Apprenticeships and Higher Education provision and generations of families have benefited from an exceptional education at Nelson and Colne College.
The Exciting Role
Are you enthusiastic, customer focused and passionate about great food service? We are looking for a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our Refectory team on a part-time, permanent basis. As a member of our Catering team, you will support with the preparation, cooking and service of meals within our busy Refectory. You will help create a welcoming environment, ensuring every customer enjoys a friendly and efficient service.
The role will be based at our Nelson & Colne College campus however, travel across sites may be required.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Assist the catering team with the preparation, cooking and service arrangements within the Refectory/ Canteen
- Assist with the serving of meals, ensuring correct portion control
- Assist with general kitchen duties including cleaning and preparing the dining area
- Ensure all procured food and supplies are of a quality standard
- Ensure adherence to all procedures related to Health and Safety and COSHH regulations with regard to food, equipment, materials and general safety
What We Are Looking For:
- Minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including grade C/4 in Maths and English and a basic food hygiene certificate
- Experience of working within a busy, high volume, catering operation
- Excellent customer service skills
- Comprehensive understanding of COSHH and food hygiene requirements
- Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Suitability to work with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults
What We Offer in Return:
- Access to a workplace pension scheme – with generous employer contributions
- Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
- Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
- A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
- Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
- Free on-site parking on all College sites
Please visit our working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/
Further Questions?
Please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@eastlancslearning.ac.uk
All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.
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