Kitchen Assistant

Location Cornwall College - Camborne

Basis Term Time Only 38 Weeks

Job details

Terms & Conditions: Part Time (37 hours/38 weeks), Support Contract

Closing Date: 12 July 2026

Interview Date: TBC

depending on remaining working weeks/start date, the salary will change. Upon appointment we can advise on the exact pay.

About the Role

Based at our Camborne campus we are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic individual to assist with the day-to-day running of a busy kitchen environment. In this role, you will support the Head Chef Supervisor and wider team by helping to prepare food and drinks, serve customers, and carry out general kitchen duties including pot washing and maintaining cleanliness. You will work in a commercial catering setting alongside staff and students, ensuring high standards of hygiene and health and safety are consistently met.

Responsibilities include completing daily safety checks, maintaining clean and organised food preparation areas, processing customer orders and payments, and delivering excellent customer service while responding to feedback to enhance the overall experience. You will also support stock control by helping to monitor and order supplies as needed.

Please note that there will be a requirement to work on Saturdays.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for a candidate with the skills, abilities, and competencies to thrive in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment. The ideal applicant will have experience working in a similar setting and demonstrate a strong understanding of food preparation and kitchen operations. While not essential, experience in stock management, using systems such as Safer Food, Better Business, and handling cashing up tills would be advantageous. Applicants must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification and a Level 2 Food Preparation and Cookery certificate, ensuring they can maintain high standards of food safety and quality. A Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in English and Maths is desirable and would support effective communication and day-to-day operational tasks.

Benefits & Terms

• Generous annual leave schemes - 25 days per annum for support roles, plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles.
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme - discounts with major retailers.
• Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.

How to apply

Please complete an application via our jobs page, clicking on the specific job you are interested in and select 'Apply Now'.

The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of our mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.

Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.