Catering and Hospitality Assistant (Catering) (GG706)

Salary will be £23,350 per annum (£12.38 per hour) 

About the Role 

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic individual to join the back-of-house team within UEA’s Catering Services. As a Catering & Hospitality Assistant, you will 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 a team player 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
• Previous experience in a catering or hospitality environment is desirable, though not essential
• Availability to work any five days out of seven
• A full UK driving licence is advantageous but not required 

What are the benefits of working for UEA? 

• 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
• 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. 

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 role is available immediately on an indefinite basis. 

Closing date: 16 October 2025

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

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