Food Service Assistant in Cambridge

Food Service Assistant in Cambridge

Cambridge Full-Time 26824 - 26824 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Downing College

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join our Catering Front-of-House team to prepare and serve high-quality food.
  • Company: Friendly college environment with a focus on teamwork and skill development.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a range of employee benefits.
  • Other info: Flexible shifts with excellent career growth potential.
  • Why this job: Gain valuable experience in hospitality while serving fine dining to a diverse community.
  • Qualifications: Experience in customer-facing roles and a certificate in Food Hygiene preferred.

The predicted salary is between 26824 - 26824 £ per year.

Permanent, full-time role

Salary £26,824.60 per annum

An opportunity to join our friendly Catering Front-of-House team who prepare and serve a range of high-quality food, including fine dining, to the College community and commercial guests. You will receive full training and will have the opportunity to learn and develop skills from the rest of the team.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • experience of Front of House in the hotel industry or hospitality and gained within a customer facing role
  • the ability to work with, and cover for, other members of the staff team
  • a certificate in Food Hygiene and a good understanding of Food Safety and relevant Health & Safety legislation are desirable.

Details of the Role

The hours worked include a mix of shifts over a seven-day rota basis - usually between the hours of 7.00 am and 10.00 pm (but this is subject to change, depending on the needs of business). The candidate would usually work 75 hours over two weeks.

The annual salary for this role is £26,824.60 per annum based on Step 29 of the College Salary Scale. As well as the salary, we offer a wide range of benefits. Please see the attached advert for further information. A full list of benefits is available from the College’s HR Office. (Please note that these benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion.)

Application Process

To apply for this position click “Apply Now” to complete an application form. You are able to upload your CV in support of your application.

Closing date: midday on Monday 27 July 2026. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.

We are pleased to be able offer this document in an accessible format, please contact HR if you wish to receive this advert and role profile or an application form in a different, accessible format, e.g. large print.

For further information or in event of queries, please contact the HR Office:

Downing College

Contact Details:

Downing College Recruitment Team

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Time Management
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