Catering and Hospitality Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Catering & Hospitality Assistants play a super-important role in the UEA’s ‘The Campus Kitchen’ in providing efficient support for barista and food service throughout the day.

Working in any of our 13 outlets and busy hospitality department, you will assist with preparation and service of food and drinks, delivered catering, keeping our outlets clean and tidy, and even assisting at a variety of functions and events.

If you are keen to work in UEA’s busy food & drink outlets and have good experience working in catering outlets this role could be perfect for you!

Is this role for me?

You will demonstrate the ability to work hard within a fast-paced environment; consistently demonstrate great customer service; display enthusiasm and have a willingness to support 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 5 out of 7 days, including day, weekend and evening shifts.

This post is based in the UEA Campus Kitchen, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, UK. 

The vacancy is not eligible for VISA sponsorship, and you will need to hold or be able to obtain the right to work in the UK to undertake this role.

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.

Please complete your application via the ‘Apply’ button above.

This full-time role is available from 1 December 2025 on a fixed term basis for up to 10 months to cover maternity leave.

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

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