Canteen Assistant (Part-Time, Temporary)
Location: Colchester
Pay Rate: £13.03 PAYE
Hours: 5 hours per week – Fridays only (10:00am–3:00pm)
Working Pattern: Term-time only
Working Style: Community-based
Closing Date: Monday 5 January 2026
Minerva Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Canteen Assistant to support Adult Community Learning (ACL) services in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a part-time role within a friendly, community-focused catering environment.
About the Organisation Adult Community Learning (ACL) is Essex County Council’s provider of lifelong learning for Essex residents. ACL delivers a wide range of accredited and non-accredited courses designed to improve skills, enhance life chances, and support employment opportunities, with a strong focus on engaging harder-to-reach communities across Essex.
The Role As a Canteen Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering a high standard of customer service within ACL refreshment areas. You will be responsible for serving drinks, confectionery, and light snacks to learners, staff, and visitors, while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
Key Responsibilities
Serving drinks, confectionery, and light snacks to staff and visitors
Handling and accurately recording cash in line with Essex County Council procedures
Ensuring all equipment and work surfaces are kept clean and compliant with Health & Safety standards
Promoting high standards of customer care in line with quality assurance and local procedures
Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet service objectives and performance targetsAbout You The successful candidate will:
Hold a Level 1 (or above) Food Handling/Food Hygiene qualification
Have experience working in a customer-focused catering environment
Be confident handling cash and maintaining accurate records
Possess good verbal communication skills and a strong customer service ethos
Be a reliable team player with a flexible and positive approach
Show a willingness to develop skills within the roleWhy Apply?
Consistent, part-time hours ideal for work–life balance
Term-time only working pattern
Opportunity to work within a community-focused public service environment
Competitive hourly payTo apply or for more information, please contact Minerva Recruitment today. We look forward to hearing from you