Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant Job Ref: BS1465
£22,070 per annum, pro rata (£11.44 an hour)
20 hours per week
Term-time only (38 weeks per year)
To start on 27th August 2024

Lancaster & Morecambe College are seeking an enthusiastic catering assistant to join the team. You will undertake a range of catering services including receiving deliveries, food preparation, food service, supporting the delivery of hospitality orders, cleaning tasks and general catering duties.

You should have excellent customer service skills and experience in a catering or retail setting.

Benefits include Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution 20.4%), generous leave entitlement, Cycle to Work scheme, opportunities for continuing professional development and good staff support services. For more information and to apply, visit the college website www.lmc.ac.uk.

Please note, CVs are not accepted.

*Total pay is divided into 12 equal monthly payments to ensure consistent pay throughout the year

All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. Any specific Safeguarding duties applicable to this post are outlined in the job description.

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Closing date: Friday, 28th June 2024

Job Purpose:

• To undertake a range of catering services and retail duties including supporting the delivery of hospitality orders, food preparation, food service, cleaning tasks in the Lounge, helping in the Retail shop and other duties as required

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

1. Support the high-quality delivery and clearance of hospitality services to internal and external customers.

2. Assist in the college retail shop as required in term time, providing excellent customer service and assisting with restocking, stocktaking and deliveries.

3. Adhere to the College’s compulsory hygiene systems and food hygiene regulations as part of a daily routine.

4. Co-operate with, and assist students when they undertake work experience within the various catering services and retail operations.

5. Clean the Lounge, kitchens and surrounding areas including equipment and other general cleaning duties to high standard of hygiene appropriate to the food industry, as required by the Catering Services Manager, Catering Services Team Leader or their nominee.

6. Maintenance of cash control procedures in line with college audit requirements, including the use of tills and cash collection.

7. Other duties commensurate with the grade of post as required, which may include duties in any part of the College, its annexes or other external venues.

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Closing date: Friday, 28th June 2024

• Contribute to the quality improvement process;
• Work within health and safety guidelines and be aware of your responsibilities for health and safety;
• Adhere to College policies and procedures;
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of young persons and vulnerable adults;
• Value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion;
• Undertake professional development to ensure skills and qualifications are up to date;
• Participate in meetings and events as required, e.g. Team meetings, parents’ evenings, etc.
• Work co-operatively with colleagues and show commitment to the College and its mission.
• Adhere to Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers (see The Education & Training Foundation: www.et-foundation.co.uk )
• Adhere to the College Values: 
  Community – caring, collaborative and inclusive; 
  Opportunity – accessible, aspirational and transformative

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Disclosure & Barring Service:  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Certificate

Experience 

Essential - Measured by application form and interview

• Experience of working in a professional catering and retail operation/outlet
• Experience of providing a service to customers in a catering/hospitality/retail setting

Desirable - Measured by application form and interview

• Experience of working in an education environment
• Experience of supporting students on work experience

Qualifications

Essential - Measured by application form and certificates 

• Food Hygiene (a good candidate will be supported to achieve asap after appointment) 

Desirable - Measured by application form and certificates

• NVQ Level 2 in Hospitality & Catering

Skills / Abilities

Essential - Measured by application form, interview and skills test

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• An understanding of good customer service skills

Personal

Essential - Measured by interview 

• A pleasant disposition and willingness to adapt to people and circumstances
• Dress in professional work wear to College standard. (Jewellery may only be worn at the discretion of the Catering Services Manager)
• A reliable and flexible approach to work and commitment to the achievement of excellence
• An understanding of the needs of students with learning difficulties or disabilities
• Suitability to work with young people and vulnerable adults

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

JOIN OUR TEAM

Lancaster & Morecambe College is a thriving FE College, rated GOOD by Ofsted and justifiably proud of its strong links with our local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, and within commuting distance of Central Lancashire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire, our industry-standard facilities attract colleagues from across the North West.

We are excited to be working in partnership with the Eden Project & local partners to develop the Morecambe Bay Curriculum to meet future employment needs and to utilise our wonderful local landscape as a unique learning resource. 

LMC is a respectful, welcoming safe space to work, learn and thrive with high expectations for all. Valued as a significant local employer, we work hard to provide a supportive, productive and fulfilling working environment for our staff. We are always looking for talented and innovative people to join us.

Valued as a significant local employer, we work hard to provide a supportive, productive and fulfilling working environment for our staff. In addition to a friendly team culture and a range of excellent on-site facilities, we offer:

• Relevant staff training and development and good progression opportunities
• Defined Benefit Pension Schemes for all staff (Local Government and Teachers' Pensions Schemes)
• Generous leave entitlement
• A range of family-friendly and other supportive HR policies
• FREE College gym membership
• Dedicated Occupational Health
• On site The Salon, Restaurant and catering facilities
• FREE parking
• Cycle2work, a Government initiative that allows you to make huge Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety equipment via a salary sacrifice scheme

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form