Catering Assistant - Costa

Part time 16 hours a week (Monday to Friday) (term-time - 36 weeks)

Salary: £24,454 pro rata (actual £8,541 per annum)

Location: Stafford College

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ‘teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive’ and ‘teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’.‘ In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding catering department at Stafford College working in the Costa Coffee Shop. This role will include preparing food and drinks and serving customers at the Starbucks provision, taking payments and using a till and keeping areas clean.

To be successful, you will ideally have previous experience of working in a customer service role or catering environment. You will be enthusiastic with a desire to provide excellent customer service

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Assisting the Costa supervisor in preparing the coffee provision for opening
• Taking customer orders and payments
• Preparing and serving drinks orders, sandwiches and cakes
• Assisting with the daily and periodic clearing of the work areas and equipment

Required Skills And Experience

• Possesses as a minimum GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade A-C
• Possesses a Level 2 In Food Safety & Catering.
• Experience of working in a customer service, Costa Coffee shop or catering environment would be an advantage.
• Is energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated towards providing excellent food and customer service

What’s in it for you?

The College Offers And Excellent Benefits Package Which Includes

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Term-time only working
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Staff parking available
• Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
• On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast

How To Apply

To apply for the role of Catering Assistant - Costa please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form.

(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 12th July 2026

Interviews due to take place week commencing 20th July 2026.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.