Food Service Assistant (Part-time) in Cambridge

Food Service Assistant (Part-time) in Cambridge

Cambridge Part-Time 14306 - 14306 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Downing College

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join our friendly team serving high-quality food to the College community.
  • Company: A welcoming college with a vibrant catering environment.
  • Benefits: 35 days holiday, free lunches, gym access, and birthday off!
  • Other info: Perfect for students looking for part-time work with great perks.
  • Why this job: Gain valuable experience in hospitality while working flexible hours.
  • Qualifications: Experience in customer service and a Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.

The predicted salary is between 14306 - 14306 £ per year.

Permanent, part-time position

20 hours per week

Salary £14,306.45 pro rata

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 salary will be £14,306.45 per annum for working 20 hours per week over four days (Step 29 of the College Salary Scale). The hours worked will include a mix of shifts between 7:00am and 10:00pm, with the role mainly covering evening and weekend shifts. You will join an existing rota of shifts, which may be amended from time to time to meet the needs of the business. Employees will also be required to take part of their annual leave during the Christmas closure period, including the period extending into the New Year.

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

As well as the salary, we offer a wide range of benefits:

  • 35 days Holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas closure period)
  • Discretionary Bonus scheme
  • Free College Lunches on working days
  • Pension scheme (with matched contribution up to 10%)
  • Free access to an Employee Assistance programme 24/7
  • Healthcare Cash scheme (e.g. for prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy)
  • Free Life Assurance cover
  • Optional subsidised private medical scheme
  • Cycle purchase scheme, giving substantial savings on cycle purchase
  • Free use of on-site Gym facilities
  • Free on-site Car parking
  • Social events
  • An additional Day Off for your Birthday!

Please note, those benefits which are non-contractual may be amended or withdrawn at the College’s discretion.

How to apply

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. All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place. 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.

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Downing College

Contact Details:

Downing College Recruitment Team

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