We’re looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join the Dartford Refectory team at North Kent College. In this customer-facing role, you’ll play a key part in making every visit to the refectory a positive and memorable one.
What you’ll do:
Deliver excellent customer service with a warm and welcoming attitude
Support daily catering operations as directed, ensuring high standards at all times
Assist visitors by providing clear information about our menu, including dietary options and allergen advice
Help maintain a clean, safe, and friendly environment for all learners and guests
What we’re looking for:
A basic food hygiene certificate
Experience working in a team within a fast-paced environment
Good communication skills and a helpful, customer-first approach
Confidence in using tills and handling payments
A good level of literacy and numeracy
What we offer:
As part of North Kent College Business Services Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College), you’ll enjoy a generous benefits package, including:
Free on-site parking
Access to campus facilities (restaurants, coffee shops, etc.)
Enrolment in the People’s Partnership pension scheme
A supportive and friendly working environment
Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and customer service skills and be part of a team that makes a real difference every day.
The Role:
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (10am to 2.30pm) / 34 weeks per annum
Salary: £9,066 per annum + £1,691.76 holiday pay (Tier 8, £22,864 Full-Time Equivalent)
Location: The role is based at the Dartford Campus, but the nature of the work may require travel to any of the College sites.
The College:
North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.
Please note that the closing date for applications is Sunday, 13 July 2025, with interviews scheduled to take place on Monday, 21 July 2025.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.