Catering Assistant

AD WARRIOR; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in Cirencester is seeking a Catering Assistant to provide food and beverage services in a dynamic environment. The role involves supporting various dining settings, from daily canteen operations to special events like weddings. Candidates should have a passion for hospitality and a friendly attitude. Training will be provided, and a basic understanding of food safety is preferred. This role offers a salary of £22,768 per annum along with benefits such as 30 days of holiday and free parking.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Subsidised gym

Cycle to work scheme

Annual flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality is desirable.
• Friendly and hardworking attitude.
• Basic understanding of food safety is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Food and beverage service to guests, students, and staff.
• Running of the canteen and support for events.
• Assisting in bars and coffee shop operations.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety understanding

Job description

Catering Assistant

Location: Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Salary: £22,768 per annum

• 35 hours a week on a flexible rota to include weekends and evenings
• 30 days holiday, plus Bank holidays
• Free parking, subsidised gym, cycle to work scheme, annual flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance programme

If you like working with a team in a friendly and fast paced environment, then they could have the opportunity for you. They are looking for an enthusiastic team member who is passionate about providing excellent customer service and always going that extra mile to ensure guests leave them with a smile.

The main responsibilities of this role are food and beverage service to the many guests, students and staff at the University. They provide these services in both their classic Main Dining Hall as well as other areas around the campus, including their Bathurst Wing and Tithe Barn.

These services include the day to day running of their canteen, as well as their bespoke functions and events that they run all year round, for both internal and external guests. These include everything from their society balls to weddings. They also run bars and provide support in their coffee shop, so this role will really give you a taste of all the hospitality industry has to offer.

They are looking for someone with a keen interest in hospitality work and who also has a friendly and hardworking attitude. Experience in the sector is desirable, but training in all areas will be provided. A basic understanding of food safety would also be desirable, as well as any other hospitality experience you may have.

No two days at the University are the same and they are proud to be supporting current and future British agriculture.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the University, please click apply.

Closing date: 7 December 2025

Interviews: 19 and 22 December 2025

The University is an equal opportunities employer and they particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the University at this level.