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Catering Assistant

Employer
Richard Huish College
Location
Taunton, Somerset
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time, Term Time
Salary
£16,929 PA
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
2nd November 2026 10:00 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1581038
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1581038

Catering Assistant based at Richard Huish College

Huish Education Services are looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join the team based at Richard Huish College to provide a high-quality service to students and staff. Experience of high standards within a food service environment in a commercial or similar environment, excellent customer service skills and an ability to work flexibly are all essential for this role.

This role would include

• Preparing and serving food and beverages 

• Operating the till and adhering to cash handling procedures

• Always providing excellent customer service to students and staff.

• Completion of logs for allergens, temperature, food prep, food transportation, cleaning and wastage

• Ensuring the service areas are clean and tidy,

• Ensuring health and safety regulations and the company food hygiene procedures are always adhered to.

Role Details

• Hours of work: 08:30 to 14:30 Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, term time only 38.8 weeks per year

• Hourly Rate: £12.71

• Actual Salary: £16,929 PA

• Start date: ASAP

• Closing date: 2nd November 2026 (early application is encouraged as interviews may take place as applications are received)

• Interview date: W/C 9th November 2026

Huish Education Services reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.

Huish Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Richard Huish College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Richard Huish College

Richard Huish College