CASUAL - Bar Assistant - Casual Rate

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity, and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so, and where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us at e.recruitment@durham.ac.uk.

Job Description – CASUAL – Bar Assistant – Casual Rate (22001674)

Job Number: 22001674

John Snow College

Casual/Atypical (Fees) – Atypical

Closing Date

01-Jun-2025, 10:59:00 PM

Job Overview

Durham University\’s John Snow College is currently looking to appoint several Bar Assistants for the 2022/2023 academic year.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Complete a defined set of tasks or procedures to deliver a responsive service to students, staff, and visitors.
2. Follow instructions from managers or supervisors and standard operating procedures to ensure beverages and food are appropriately produced, presented, served, and replenished.
3. Learn the correct methods and tasks on the job.
4. Adhere to general health, safety, and security procedures within the service area, including departmental systems for health & safety and food safety.
5. Use a range of equipment, tools, and resources as necessary.
6. Assist team members in delivering frontline catering services to students, staff, and visitors.
7. Attend relevant training courses.
8. Help create a welcoming and inclusive environment in the bar.
9. Assist with college events held in the bar.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Share beverage, menu, and food product knowledge, including answering questions about allergens and dietary requirements.
2. Anticipate and proactively assist the needs of students, staff, and visitors.
3. Learn to use task-specific manual and specialist tools to deliver services.
4. Work in accordance with risk assessments and departmental procedures for health & safety and food safety.
5. Assist with basic audit and stock control tasks.
6. Wear and use personal protective equipment and clothing, including uniform, as directed.
7. Accept payments and handle cash securely.
8. Report feedback to your line manager.
9. Ensure all licensing objectives are adhered to at all times.
10. Keep the bar and food service areas, including the cellar, clean and tidy, ready for next service.
11. Perform any other reasonable duties as required.

To apply for the role, please complete the online application process and upload a copy of your CV.

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable.

#J-18808-Ljbffr