Food Service Counter Assistant

Essex County Council

Job Description

Food Service Counter Assistant

Salary £21,588.73 per annum

Location: Harlow and Stansted Airport college campus

Full time

Monday to Friday 7.30 - 3.30

Term time only

Permanent

About the team

The catering team are pivotal in providing an excellent customer focused catering service to the College

About the role

This is a hands-on role and will involve setting up the catering outlet, with the support of a chef, ready to offer breakfast, breaks and lunch service of hot and cold dishes, snacks, confectionary and drinks. You will be required to replenish the counter and vending machines throughout the day to ensure a swift service for customers. The successful candidate should ideally have a sound knowledge of customer service and worked in a busy catering environment but this is not essential. As a Catering Assistant you will be involved in all aspects of the hospitality service including basic food preparation, food service, and other duties associated with the retail operations including using a till.

What we are looking for

We are particularly interested in candidates who have proven experience in a catering assistant's role.

What we can offer

The successful candidate can expect the College to fund any training required for the role, investment in their professional development, opportunities to further their career as well as an excellent benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Pension scheme, Cycle to work scheme and many more!

To apply

Please click on the link below, or copy and paste the URL in to your browser;

https://tinyurl.com/3469rdvx

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH ESSEX SCHOOL JOBS AS YOUR APPLICATION MAY NOT BE PROGRESSED.

Still unsure if this is the right role for you?

If you would like to pop in or have an informal discussion to find out more, please contact Alison Armitage via email aarmitage@harlow-college.ac.uk or Joanne Pearson on 01279 868 315

Closing date for applications 27th March 2025 23:59

Interviews expected Week Commencing 31/03/2025

This vacancy may close early dependant on the volume of applications received, we therefore encourage you to apply ASAP.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Good luck with your application