Service Assistant

Application Deadline: 7 September 2026

Department: Central Catering

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Sandwell College

Compensation: £12.71 / hour

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of food and refreshments, including salad items, baked products, and hot food service preparation for any of our catering outlets anything required from the Chef Manager
• Prepare and set up dining and service areas where needed, ensuring they are clean, organised, and ready for service including any restocking of goods
• Operate cash tills and undertake cashier duties in line with college procedures
• Clean down of catering areas to a high standard
• Assist with washing-up and daily cleaning duties to maintain a safe and hygienic environment
• Follow SFBB regards food temperatures recordings cleaning rotas are all completed
• Assist with college hospitality functions, open events, and other special events
• Follow food hygiene, food safety, and health and safety procedures always

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Experience working in a catering, hospitality or food service environment is desirable
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety practices
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment and manage a variety of tasks
• Basic numeracy skills and confidence using a cash till
• Full Clean Driving Licence and access to a vehicle to be able to go between our Cradley Heath and Sandwell sites
  
  

Benefits