Catering And Hospitality Assistant (Full-Time, University Term Time Only) (Gg644)

Catering and Hospitality Assistant (Full-time, University term time only)

REF: GG644

Salary will be £21,564 per annum pro rata (£11.44 per hour).

Are you a skilled barista with a flair for making the perfect hot drink?

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 14 outlets (with a focus on Vista, a staff and postgraduate coffee outlet) 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 with banqueting and functions catering, 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; knowledge and experience of working busy catering outlets; 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 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 (pro rata for part-time) 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, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shoppingdiscounts 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 (31 weeks per annum) role is available immediately on an indefinite basis.

Closing date: 24 March 2024
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