Lunchtime Catering Assistant
- Salary range:£24,413
- Possalaryto£24,413
- Contract Type:Fixed Term
- Directorate:Place & Economy
- Closing Date:6 August 2026
- Pay Grade:2
- Weekly Hours:13.50
PCC Grade 2 SCP: £24,413 Pro- rata
13.5 hours per week term time only.
Fixed Contract (MAT Cover) 1st September 2026 - 30th June 2027
A great new opportunity at City College Peterborough – Study Programmes has arisen for a Lunchtime Catering Assistant. We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Catering Assistant to join our catering team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and providing friendly, efficient service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Basic food preparation in line with food hygiene and safety standards
- Serving food to customers in a courteous and efficient manner
- Replenishing the food counter as required
- Ensuring tables and service areas are kept clean at all times
- Sweeping and mopping of dining and kitchen areas
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer service throughout the lunchtime period
We are excited about our future and are seeking someone to share and develop our vision for the learning of Peterborough's next generation.
Our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
City College Peterborough is committed to Equality and Diversity and to ensuring the safeguarding of learners and carries out appropriate checks to ensure the suitability of staff working with children, young people and vulnerable adults
If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.
Meet the recruiter
Babs Burton
Recruitment and Retention Officer
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Job benefits
Employee benefits platform
Access to a range of benefits, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
Annual Leave Buying
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).
Car Lease Scheme
Access to car lease scheme.
Bank Holiday Flexibility
Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances.
Shared Cost AVCs
Make Additional Voluntarily Contributions to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
Learning & Development
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth.
Volunteer Leave
Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
Employee Recognition Awards
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.
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