At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a vibrant catering service, ensuring food is served and presented to high standards.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Durham's Catered Colleges, focused on student satisfaction.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, term-time work, and a chance to gain valuable experience.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth and the chance to work in various locations.
- Why this job: Be part of a fun environment while making a difference for students and staff.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications needed, just a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
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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