Catering Assistant

University for the Creative Arts; Farnham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

University for the Creative Arts in Farnham is seeking an enthusiastic team player to join our catering team in the campus café. You'll work in a lively environment, performing kitchen duties, coffee preparation and front-of-house service.

Training provided, including Barista training; previous experience is advantageous. We value inclusivity and invite applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Kitchen prep and general catering duties.
• Making coffees and operating the dishwasher.
• Serving customers and laying-up in a busy café.
• Supporting Open days and front of house service.

Job description

There are 3 main ingredients to this role, The Customer, The Food and You.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our Farnham Catering Department to work in a lively Café environment.

The Café has a high volume of custom throughout the year, and you will be required to undertake general catering duties and to contribute to the University's professional catering service.

The duties will include all aspects associated with working in a busy Kitchen and Catering Department and will include, kitchen prep, making coffees, washing up, dishwasher operation, serving customers, laying-up, and delivering of hospitality and supporting Open days.

All training will be provided to enable you to work in a busy kitchen and front of house service including full Barista training on a Traditional Coffee Machine.

Previous experience in a similar environment would be advantageous.

At the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), we're committed to creating an inclusive community where every student and colleague feels respected, supported and able to belong. We celebrate the breadth of backgrounds, identities and lived experiences across our campuses and disciplines, and we recognise that creativity thrives when different perspectives are welcomed and valued. By promoting positive wellbeing and fair opportunities, we aim to remove barriers and enable everyone to flourish and reach their potential. We warmly encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and from anyone who shares our ambition to build a more equitable and inclusive UCA.