At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver and set up buffets for events while providing top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join a supportive university team with a diverse culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days holiday, free parking, and access to fitness facilities.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for career progression and training.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment while making events memorable.
- Qualifications: Must have a full UK driving licence and some food service experience.
Salary £25,353 to £26,379 per annum based on a 36.25-hour contract / pro rata if applicable. Posts are initially offered at the minimum salary point £13.45 per hour, with progression to the higher salary point, £13.99 per hour through annual increments.
About the role/team: Working with the Delivered Catering & Events Teams based at University Park. The main duties include:
- Delivery and collection of buffets and beverages for a wide range of functions.
- Preparing equipment boxes for delivery.
- Setting up events.
- Serving food & refreshments.
- Clearing tables and pot washing.
- Providing excellent customer service at all times.
The ideal candidate needs to have good organisational skills and some experience working in a similar fast-paced food service environment, but full training will be given. A full, current driving licence is essential for this role due to the requirement to drive a range of vehicles, including transit vans. Candidates must be able to drive manual cars and small vans.
Hours of work: This is a permanent position offered on a full-time basis (36.25 hours per week), 5 days out of 7 to be arranged, working a range of shifts between 7.00 am and 10.00 pm, including regular weekends. Flexibility will be required.
What we offer:
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment.
- Excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rata where applicable), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service - 24/7 support.
- Uniform provided plus the tools you need to do a great job.
- Free on-site parking on weekends and between 4.30 pm and 9.30 pm on weekdays.
- Commitment to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
- Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes, and many more.
Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at interview. The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes.
Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus.
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