Catering and Hospitality Assistant (Kitchen Porter and Stores)

Catering and Hospitality Assistant (Kitchen Porter and Stores) (2 x full-time roles available, one of which is term-time only)

About the Role

We are seeking reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join the back-of-house team within UEA’s Catering Services and play a key role in supporting our kitchens and stores operations to deliver high-quality food services across campus.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Receiving and organising deliveries
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Supporting food preparation as required
• Contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of our catering service

About You

We are looking for team players with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and be willing to support colleagues across different areas of the service.

Essential qualities include:

• Good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, and a willingness to assist wherever needed
• Availability to work any five days out of seven

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:

• No split shifts
• Paid overtime or lieu time
• Regular weekends off
• Working later hours on limited occasions
• 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days over Christmas and Easter (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, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, 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.

We have 2 full-time, indefinite vacancies, one working all year around and one working University term time only (38 weeks per year). Please indicate your preferred option when applying.

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!

Closing date: 11 July 2025

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

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