Hard Brock Café General Assistant
A friendly and enthusiastic individual is needed to join the existing Hard Brock Café team at Brockenhurst College on an annualised hours, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,617 pro rata.
We are a high-achieving college attracting around 2,800 sixth-form students each year. Based within the stunning New Forest National Park, we offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.
The Hard Brock Café is open term-time only and our General Assistants serve students, staff & visitors, process both cash & cashless payments, assist with food preparation and perform general cleaning duties.
The successful candidate will be available to start 08 September 2025.
Experience is not necessary, only a willingness to help maintain our excellent provision.
About the role:
As a Hard Brock Café General Assistant, you will provide a high standard of work and excellent customer service, ensuring our students receive the best possible experience.
Working hours: nominally 10:00 am - 03:30 pm, Monday - Friday, college-term time only
Responsibilities as our Hard Brock Café General Assistant will include:
- Operation of EPOS tills including processing cash, card & cashless payments
- Assisting in the provision of hospitality for college meetings, visitors, functions, etc.
- Assisting in the preparation of foodstuffs
- Service of food and beverages
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the food preparation areas
- Helping to maintain the appearance of dining and service areas by clearing and cleaning as necessary
- Washing up and general kitchen cleaning
- Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of counter displays
- Any other such duties, commensurate with the grade of post, that may reasonably be required
As our Hard Brock Café General Assistant, you’ll:
- Be confident handling money and taking card payments
- Be flexible and thrive in a customer facing role
- Be a friendly, energetic, team player
- Have a desire to work in a busy catering environment with a commitment to a high standard of work
- Obtain L2 Food Hygiene & allergen awareness qualifications within 1 month of appointment
- Complete college-specific safeguarding, health & safety, etc. training
Benefits:
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
- On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free eye care vouchers
- Free secure onsite parking
- Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
- Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
If you feel you are the right candidate for this Hard Brock Café General Assistant role, then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!
Closing Date: 18 August 2025
Interviews Week Commencing: 18 August 2025
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.
