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Job Title: Part-Time Catering Assistant
Location: Various properties/sites around Cambridge
Salary: £12,950 per annum (£12.46 per hour)
Hours: Permanent, part-time position, averaging 20 hours per week (includes weekend working; flexibility required)
Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays pro rata
About the Role:
We are looking for a polite, friendly, and hardworking Catering Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will support the catering department in providing a comprehensive service to fellows, alumni, students, staff, and guests, including formal dining, cafeteria service, and high-end functions such as weddings and events. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure a welcoming and professional presence in all catering areas
- Assist in setting up rooms for catering services
- Help run the cafeteria and dining hall
- Provide refreshments for meetings and bar services for events
- Operate tills and record meals accurately
- Maintain high standards of food safety, following risk assessments, allergen labelling, and COSHH guidelines
- Ensure cleanliness in all catering areas, including reporting maintenance issues
- Assist with deliveries, stock rotation, and cellar maintenance to minimise wastage
- Polish cutlery, glassware, and crockery
- Support in maintaining the security of silverware and other valuables
- Assist with stock takes and the cleaning rota
General Responsibilities:
- Participate in the organisation’s training and appraisal scheme
- Ensure your own health and safety in the workplace
- Fully comply with organisational policies, including equality and data protection
- Carry out any additional tasks as required by the department
Requirements:
- A professional, friendly attitude and a willingness to help others
- An ability to work in a team and provide excellent customer service
- Flexible and willing to work weekends and public holidays as necessary
If you're looking to join a dynamic and professional team and have a passion for catering and customer service, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding part-time position.
