Food Service Assistant (Reduced Year, Part-Time)

About the Role

Part-Time, Reduced Year contract: 27.5 hours per week - 38 weeks per year 

We are seeking an enthusiastic Food Service Assistant to work closely with the Chef Manager to manage the student café service to a high standard, assist in preparing food and snacks, deliver excellent customer service, and keep the kitchen and restaurant areas clean and tidy at all times.

What You Will Do

Ensure the customers are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded.

Assist the Chef Manager in food preparation.

Stock & clean vending machines.

Use of an EPOS till.

Maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the café and cooking areas, including washing up and cleaning of equipment.

Any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, which may be required from time to time. 

About You

Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situation.

Customers and service skills.

Ability to work well with overs.

Be thorough and pay attention to details.

Be flexible and open to change.

Ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure.

Hold a level food hygiene certificate or willing to work toward getting one.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff). Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service) Academic 37 days Senior Management 37 days

Generous Pension schemes Teachers’ Pension Scheme Local Government Pension Scheme

Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 

Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities  - this will vary depending on role requirements

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. 

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references.