Catering Assistant & Driver
Department: Catering Services
Salary: £13,697 (£23,493 full time/year equivalent)
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time – Term Time
Hours: 25 hours per week
Reference: REC2310 | Closing Date: Sunday, 23rd November 2025
Term Time Contracts
This contract offers part-time hours across 38 weeks of the year, primarily during term time. You will be required to work during the academic terms, with some additional duties outside of term time as needed. This structure provides a balance between a part-time role and flexibility during non-term periods.
The Opportunity
You will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of our catering operations, helping to deliver fresh, high-quality food to our staff and students. You will assist with day-to-day food preparation, service, and replenishment, ensuring that every outlet is well-presented and maintained to excellent hygiene standards. Your role will also include handling payments, restocking items, and supporting deliveries to our other sites using the college vehicle.
You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of catering outlets, either independently or as part of a small team that may include other assistants, apprentices, or learners on placements. You will always maintain a professional approach, keeping your uniform clean and presentable, and contributing positively to the welcoming environment in our catering spaces.
Alongside your practical duties, you will have the chance to develop your skills through mandatory training and essential hospitality qualifications. You will be responsible for completing basic food safety documentation, including SFBB paperwork, temperature charts, and stock rotation records, ensuring that all food safety standards are consistently met.
Your role is all about providing a customer-focused service with a friendly and approachable manner, while demonstrating a strong commitment to safeguarding children and young people. You will be encouraged to engage in your own professional development and play an active role in contributing to the wider college community.
This is an ideal opportunity if you’re looking for a role that fits around school terms or other commitments. You will gain hands-on experience in a professional catering environment, working across different outlets and developing a wide range of practical skills.
About You
We are looking for someone who is reliable, approachable, and committed to providing excellent service. You should have previous customer service experience and be confident in interacting with students, staff, and visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
You will need an understanding of basic food safety and health & safety working practices, as well as knowledge of how to prepare and serve a variety of hot drinks and basic sandwiches and snacks. A good understanding of allergen awareness is also essential to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all customers.
You should also be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a small team, supporting our colleagues, apprentices, or learners on placement as needed. A willingness to learn and complete essential training and hospitality qualifications is important, along with the ability to follow procedures carefully and consistently.
Practical catering experience is desirable but not essential – what matters most is your enthusiasm, reliability, and commitment to contributing positively to the college environment.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• Willing to complete a Food Safety Qualification within 6 months
• Literacy and numeracy at Level 1, or willing to achieve within 1 year
• Full, unrestricted UK driving licence
Previous experience in customer service
Reasons to join us
• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 19.2% employer contribution!
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:
• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
• Short- and Long-Term development commitments
• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
• Reward and Recognition
• Having your voice heard at every level
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 23rd November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Job Description and Person Specification
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.