CASUAL - Food Service Assistant (Catering)

Durham University; North East; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham University invites applications for a Casual - Food Service Assistant (Catering) (26000589). This on-site role supports face-to-face customer service, adheres to catering policies, and maintains food hygiene standards. The role carries casual Grade 1 responsibilities with zero contracted hours.

The university welcomes applicants across disabilities and health conditions, offering reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment. Closing date: 30 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles is desirable.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Casual Food Service Assistant (Catering).
• Casual Grade1.
• Face-to-face customer service.
• Operating within catering policy and procedure.
• Complying with food hygiene requirements.
• Basic Cleaning.
• Dishwashing.
• Replenishing servery food where appropriate.

Skills

Face-to-face customer service

Food hygiene awareness

Job description

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail]

Job Description - CASUAL - Food Service Assistant (Catering) (26000589)

Job Description

Job Number:

CASUAL - Food Service Assistant (Catering) (26000589)

Operations Directorate

Grade 1 : - £13.45 per hour

Casual/Atypical (Fees) - Atypical

Typical/Contracted Hours : 0

Closing Date

30-Nov-2026, 11:59:00 PM

The University

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.

Further information about the University can be found here .

The below role descriptor seeks to capture the main requirements of the role consistently, providing a summary of the key duties of the flexible role to help in setting expectations for applicants, flexible workers and line managers. They are not intended to cover all duties which may be required.

Role

Responsibilities

• Casual Food Service Assistant (Catering)
• Casual Grade1
• Face-to-face customer service
• Operating within catering policy and procedure
• Complying with food hygiene requirements
• Basic Cleaning
• Dishwashing
• Replenishing servery food where appropriate

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement : Not Applicable.

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail]