Catering Assistant

Vacancy Type: Permanent/TTO

Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 8, 2026

Salary: £24,539 pro rata

Contract: Part Time (32.5 hours per week), Fixed Term, Term Time Only (38 weeks per year)

Required: Immediate Start Available

We are looking for a flexible team-player to join our Refectory kitchen team. The role will include preparing food and snacks for students and staff along with cleaning and general kitchen duties. Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given. The post holder must have or be prepared to work towards a Level 2 hygiene certificate.

The working hours are usually Monday-Thursday 7.30 to 3pm and Friday 7.30 to 3pm but a degree of flexibility is a must, as is the ability to work overtime and the occasional weekend when needed.

A full job description is attached. We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 8th December 2026, noon. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

PLEASE APPLY NOW - This position will close once sufficient applications are received. We regret that due to the large number of applications we receive we are only able to contact those candidates to be interviewed. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applicants, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.

Benefits include: LGPS defined benefit pension scheme (including life assurance), sick pay scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site car parking, on-site fitness suite, Refectory, and Cycle-to-Work Scheme.

Cirencester College may carry out online searches during the recruitment process on shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Cirencester College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.