Catering Assistant (Starbucks)
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: REC2311 | 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
As our Catering Assistant within our “We Proudly Serve Starbucks” outlet, you will play an important role in creating enjoyable food and drink experiences for our students, staff, and visitors. Working on a part time basis, 25 hours per week (currently scheduled from 1:00pm to 6:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 1:30pm on Fridays), you’ll support the day-to-day running of our catering operations, helping to prepare and serve fresh food and beverages while keeping service areas well-presented, fully stocked, and maintained to the highest hygiene standards.
You’ll prepare and serve Starbucks drinks, restock supplies, and assist with deliveries to keep the outlet running smoothly. You’ll also help with cleaning and general upkeep, following food safety and hygiene procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone.
You take pride in providing friendly, efficient service and bringing a positive attitude to your work. You’ll complete essential hospitality training and qualifications within agreed timescales, maintaining accurate records such as temperature charts and stock rotation sheets to support compliance and consistency.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a welcoming and community-focused environment where your work genuinely makes a difference to our students and staff. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in catering and customer service while working with a recognised global brand.
You’ll also have the opportunity to complete training and achieve essential qualifications that can support your professional growth and open up future career opportunities within the catering and hospitality sector.
About You
For this role, you’ll be someone who enjoys working in a busy, customer-focused environment and takes pride in providing friendly, efficient service. You’ll have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a genuine commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation across the catering outlet.
You’ll bring previous customer service experience and a good understanding of basic food safety and health and safety working practices. You’ll have some knowledge of preparing and serving a variety of hot drinks, as well as making simple sandwiches and snacks. You’ll also understand how to respond to customer needs, deal calmly and professionally with complaints, and have an awareness of allergens and how to handle them appropriately.
You don’t need extensive catering experience, but you should be reliable, well-organised, and keen to learn. A background in catering, hospitality, or food service would be beneficial, though full training will be provided. You’ll also be a strong team player, ready to support colleagues and ensure smooth, high-quality service throughout the day.
Attention to detail, good communication skills, and a focus on delivering an excellent customer experience are key. You’ll take a professional approach to your work, uphold food hygiene and safety standards, and be motivated to complete the required hospitality training and qualifications. Most importantly, you’ll bring a warm, approachable manner that helps create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone who visits the outlet.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• Willingness to complete a Food Safety qualification within six months.
• Willingness to achieve Level 1 literacy and numeracy within one year (if not already held)
• Previous customer service experience.
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.
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.