Catering Assistants - 2026 - 2027 Peterborough

Job Description

We are expanding our pool of trained catering assistants to fill weekly rotas during peak times in service on our Peterborough campus.

Job Purpose: To assist the Catering Manager and team with the provision of food, beverage and hospitality services.

Hours: Vary each week - shifts will be offered up to fill weekly rotas. There may be some weeks you won't work any hours.

Shift examples:

07:00 - 15:00

08:00 - 16:00

11:30 - 15:30

Rate of pay: £13.45 per hour

Location: Peterborough campus

Duties include:

Prepare simple food items.
Wash and clean catering equipment and utensils, and clean restaurant and coffee bar areas according to schedules.
Serve food and beverages in the restaurant, outlets, venues and other designated areas.
Operate cash tills at point of sale.
Transport, deliver and store food, beverages and associated catering items according to the Catering Manager’s instructions.
Ensure that correct clean protective clothing is worn at all times.
Ensure that all hygiene and safety regulations are observed and maintained at all times.
Open/close cafes ensuring keys are secured at the end of service.
Assist the Supervisor/Manager in routine tasks and perform these tasks in their absence.

Requirements:

Good customer service skills
A willingness to learn and undertake training
Would consider someone with no previous experience wanting to learn all aspects of a busy catering service
Able to work as part of a team
Friendly and customer focussed
Experience of food service in a similar environment would be beneficial
Basic food preparation and till work would be beneficial
Understanding of health and safety issues would be beneficial

Training: Full training will be provided

How to apply: Please click on the apply button and ensure you add your CV and Cover Letter.

Job closes: 14/10/2026

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