Catering and Hospitality Assistant (Food Preparation and Kitchen Porter)

Full-time, University Term time only

Salary will be £21,565 per annum pro rata (£11.44 per hour).

Catering & Hospitality Assistants play a super-important role in the UEA’s ‘The Campus Kitchen’ in providing efficient support for our outlets and delivered hospitality department. 

In this role, you will: 

• Provide kitchen and food preparation support to the highest standard of food service.
• Assist with food production under the guidance of our chef team.
• Keep our kitchens clean.
• Assist with delivered catering light bite refreshments, sandwich lunch and dinner preparation.

Is this role for me? 

We are looking for someone who can manage their time effectively in a busy fast-paced environment and has a can-do attitude. You’ll need to display enthusiasm and have a willingness to help your team.

Previous experience of working in a catering and hospitality is preferred, but this is not essential. A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential. 

You will be required to work 5 out of 7 days, day, weekend and evening shifts.

What are the benefits of working for UEA? 

As well as working for a business that cares and supports the mental health and wellbeing of their staff, you will also benefit from: 

• 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and Work-life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

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

This full-time, University term time only (36 weeks per year) role is available from 2 September 2024 on an indefinite basis.

Closing date: 25 August 2024

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