Catering & Hospitality Assistants (Part-time, 20 hours per week)

Catering & Hospitality Assistants play an important role in the UEA’s ‘The Campus Kitchen’, in providing effective support, to the highest standard, in the operation of food service throughout the day. Working in any of our 13 outlets and busy delivered hospitality department, our Catering & Hospitality Assistants assist with preparation and service of food and drinks, assisting with outlet and hospitality deliveries, keeping our outlets clean and tidy, and assisting at a variety of functions and events. If you are keen to work in UEA’s busy catering outlets, then this role could be perfect for you!

Is this role for me?

You will demonstrate the ability to manage your time effectively within a fast-paced environment; consistently demonstrate good customer service; display a positive attitude and have a willingness to help your team. Previous experience of working in a hospitality environment with some barista training or experience is preferred, but not essential. You will be required to work any 5 in 7 days.

What are the benefits of working for UEA? 

As well as a commitment to paying the real living wage for all staff, and working for a business that cares and supports the mental health and wellbeing of their personnel, you will also benefit from:

• Time off over the Christmas and Easter periods (extra time off outside of annual leave entitlement)
• No split shifts
• Working later hours on limited occasions
• Weekend shifts on a rota basis
• Excellent pension, occupational sick pay, and annual leave entitlement
• Discounted access to one of the country’s leading sports and swimming complexes
• Working in a pleasant campus environment

If you meet all the essential requirements of the person specification, including having a love of working in catering and hospitality it would be great to hear from you.

This part-time (0.55 FTE) post is available immediately on an indefinite basis.

Closing date: 3 January 2023

To apply for this vacancy, please follow the online instructions at: https://myview.uea.ac.uk/webrecruitment/

The University is committed to diversifying its workforce. As examples, we already hold an Athena SWAN Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality. We also have a Vice-Chancellor led Taskforce on Tackling Racism and a Race Equality Charter Working Group which support our work on race equality. Our aim is to submit to the Race Equality Charter in 2024.

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