Food Service Assistant
Plumpton CollegeLewes, South East
Overview
This is a education role (part time) with Plumpton College based in Lewes. The advertised salary is Up to £6,934 per annum. Applications close on 21 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
We are looking for a friendly, reliable and customer-focused Food Service (Catering) Assistant to join our busy Catering team at Plumpton College.
This is an important role supporting the day-to-day service in the Potting Shed, which serves students, staff and visitors, as well as assisting with events and functions across the college. You will also help support our other catering outlets, including the Graze café and the main dining room.
Our Catering team takes pride in providing good quality food, efficient service during busy periods, and a welcoming experience for everyone who uses our facilities.
What you’ll be doing
- Serving food and drinks across our catering outlets
- Providing a friendly and efficient service to students, staff and visitors
- Cleaning kitchen, servery and dining areas
- Following food hygiene, safety and cleaning procedures
- Recording food temperatures and completing cleaning checks
- Helping with stock rotation and reducing food waste
- Supporting college events and functions when required
- Assisting in other catering areas and with vending machines as needed
What we’re looking for
- Has excellent customer service skills
- Is outgoing, approachable and flexible
- Works well as part of a team
- Can stay calm and effective under pressure
- Is able to undertake manual handling duties
- A catering qualification
- A current Food Hygiene Certificate
- Experience in a similar role
Because of the college’s location, own transport is desirable unless living onsite.
How this role compares
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You have 22 days left to apply. School adverts we hold typically run for around 18 days, so this is a longer window than usual.
Plumpton College has 14 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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How to apply
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