South Staffordshire College is relocating to a new building in the centre of Tamworth in August 2025. The new college building will have a canteen serving food, drinks and snacks to the college community of staff and students. As part of the service, the College is looking for an Assistant Catering Manager/Chef who will support the Catering Manager with the delivery of an excellent level of service and product. The Assistant Catering Manager/Chef will work mainly on food preparation and will also work closely with the College's Catering Training Department to provide opportunities for College students to gain work experience and produce food for the canteen.

The Assistant Catering Manager/Chef should have at least 5 years' experience as a chef in an educational setting . It is essential to have a food hygiene qualification and preferably at least a Level 2 qualification in Catering. The successful candidate will have a strong customer service ethic and will be able to work well in a team and also on their own initiative.

What you can expect from us - We care about your wellbeing so have a number of activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 'ME' days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing.

We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 22.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with child and Adult and barred list check.