Catering Technician (Term-Time Only)

We are now looking to recruit a Catering Technician on a permanent, term time only basis. The successful candidate would be joining us to support the Catering Manager in the running of our Bistro and Enterprise outlets, ensuring staff and students have access to appropriate equipment, materials and resources in lessons and that health and safety policies and procedures are in place and adhered to.

You will also support the Catering Manager in the general duties associated with the food production and catering provision.

About You

Hospitality qualifications would be an advantage. You will have a wide range of cooking abilities and knowledge and have previous experience of working within an education setting. Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships is also essential.

This is a part-time role for 35 hours per week, term-time only. Flexibility to work evenings when required is essential.

About Us

Bury College is a Further Education College offering a wide range of courses to both full time and part time students each year.

Dedicated to providing the communities we serve with a broad choice of learning options, Bury College offers a range of A Level courses, vocational programmes, and apprenticeships. In addition to this, we have higher level courses available at Bury College University Centre, as well as courses for adults.

Why choose Bury College to be your next employer.

We are a friendly, forward-looking college where all our staff are valued. We pride ourselves in the fact that all our staff are supported & encouraged to perform at their best. We invest significantly in staff development & have CPD Events throughout the year.

Bury College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding its learners and expects all staff to share these commitments.

The benefits of working for us?

• Occupational sick pay
• Local Authority Pension Fund
• Flexible working
• Family Friendly Policy
• Special Leave of Absence
• Paid leave for religious festivals
• Sabbaticals
• Comprehensive induction and on-going training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Service
• Onsite gym
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite nursery
• Free onsite parking
• Option for first aid training and an annual allowance of £296 for first aid duties

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.