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Food Service Counter Assistant
Salary £12,113.76 actual per annum
Location: Harlow and Stansted Airport college campus
Part time
Monday to Friday 10.00 am - 2.00pm
Term time only
Fixed term MAT cover 0.48 up to one year
About the team
The catering team are pivotal in providing an excellent customer focused catering service to the College
About the role
This is a hands-on role and will involve setting up the catering outlet, with the support of a chef, ready to offer breakfast, breaks and lunch service of hot and cold dishes, snacks, confectionary and drinks. You will be required to replenish the counter and vending machines throughout the day to ensure a swift service for customers. The successful candidate should ideally have a sound knowledge of customer service and worked in a busy catering environment but this is not essential. As a Catering Assistant you will be involved in all aspects of the hospitality service including basic food preparation, food service, and other duties associated with the retail operations including using a till.
What we are looking for
A good team player
Flexibility to travel between our Stansted Airport and Harlow campus
Have a passion and commitment to provide good customer service
Have a flexible and positive approach
Have excellent communication skills
Have an understanding of food hygiene regulations
You must have a level 2 Maths qualification
We are particularly interested in candidates who have proven experience in a catering assistant's role.
What we can offer
The successful candidate can expect the College to fund any training required for the role, investment in their professional development, opportunities to further their career as well as an excellent benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Pension scheme, Cycle to work scheme and many more!
To apply
Please click on the link below, or copy and paste the URL in to your browser; https://tinyurl.com/29tvja9z
Still unsure if this is the right role for you?
If you would like to pop in or have an informal discussion to find out more, please contact Alison Armitage via email aarmitage@harlow-college.ac.uk or Joanne Pearson on 01279 868 315
Closing date for applications 04/01/2026
This vacancy may close early dependant on the volume of applications received, we therefore encourage you to apply ASAP.
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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.