At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a vibrant catering service for students and staff, ensuring top-notch food presentation.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Durham's Catered Colleges with a focus on collaboration.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, competitive pay, and the chance to work in a lively environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth and a fun, engaging workplace await you!
- Why this job: Make a difference in the student experience while gaining valuable skills.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications needed, just a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 9.9 - 12.1 £ per hour.
General Assistants are responsible for supporting a professional, responsive and efficient catering service for students, staff and visitors, ensuring that food production is presented, served, replenished to an exceptional standard and in line with standard operating procedures. The post holder will also assist with day-to-day cleaning of kitchen and catering equipment, receipt and storage of goods, checking and signing for deliveries.
Catering team members will be expected to adopt and promote a flexible approach to working, and to undertake any or all the tasks outlined below regardless of their designated shift.
We have 3 positions available across our Catered Colleges with various shift patterns available:
- 25 hours per week x 32 weeks a year (Term Time Only) based at Trevelyan College
- 35 hours per week x 32 weeks a year (Term Time Only) based at Van Mildert College
- 35 hours per week x 52 weeks a year based at Grey College. This role is fixed term for 20 months.
Please note, you may be required to work in other locations to meet business needs.
We prefer to receive applications online. When you apply you need to submit a CV and you will be invited to attend our Recruitment Open Day on Wednesday 2 September. You will receive an invitation via email containing full details, please contact us if you do not receive this.
We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates.
If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role or if you are struggling to complete the application process, please contact the Operations Directorate Recruitment Team who would be happy to speak to you.
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