Catering Assistant – 30 hr PW

About the role

Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is a bold, ambitious institution where excellence, equality, diversity equity and inclusion aren’t just ideals they’re our everyday mission. We create a welcoming, empowering environment where learners and staff reach their full potential and step confidently toward their future aspirations.

We are currently looking to recruit a Catering Assistant to join our busy Hospitality and Catering department.

Key responsibilities and requirements

The successful applicant will have experience of working in a very busy catering facility and have the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Excellent communication skills are essential in this role as you will be dealing with students, staff and visitors.

You will have sound knowledge of health and safety in a catering environment and food hygiene and allergens. Previous experience of working in an educational catering environment would be advantageous.

Benefits

What are the benefits of working for Shooters Hill Sixth Form College?

• Supportive and friendly colleagues
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• High-quality professional development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free on-site parking and breakfast
• Free EV charging points
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including, private healthcare - Benenden Health, free flu voucher, free onsite gym, access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year including confidential staff counselling service, health cash plans (Credit Union)
• Dedicated staff wellbeing days throughout the year, including a long wellbeing weekend
• Rewards and recognition for employee outstanding service

And much more.

Employment details

Salary: Scale 2, starting at £21,380 (FTE £28,617)

Contract: Permanent, 30 hours per week, term time only at 39 weeks

Location: Red Lion Lane, London, Greater London SE18 4LD

Closing date for applications: 23rd September at 10am

Start Date: ASAP

Safeguarding and background checks

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. As part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates, we may carry out online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026.

As part of our recruitment process, Shooters Hill Sixth Form College collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data and to meet its data protection obligations.

Diversity and inclusion

At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students, and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone can study and work to the best of their abilities. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity & inclusion for all.

Thank you for your interest

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in our vacancy at Shooters Hill Sixth Form College and wish you well in the application process.

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