Catering Assistant

STEM Learning; York; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in STEM education is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to deliver high-quality food services at their National STEM Learning Centre in York. This role involves both catering operations and administrative support, providing valuable experience in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Access to Aviva pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Voluntary staff benefits scheme

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent in Mathematics and English required.
• Previous catering experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead catering operations including setup and service.
• Oversee cleanliness of catering areas and conduct stock checks.
• Assist with administrative tasks during non-catering hours.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Initiative

Education

GCSE Mathematics and English Grade A – C

Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene course

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Salary: £23,700 - £25,000, pro-rata, dependent on experience
Part-time, 25 hours per week working Monday to Friday (07:00 - 12:30)

STEM Learning is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality food and beverage services for events and courses held at the National STEM Learning Centre.

This new role offers valuable hands-on experience in various catering tasks, from collaborating with the Events and Hospitality Lead on planning, to setting up food operations and delivering excellent customer service, ensuring seamless and efficient operations throughout.

As part of the Administration Team, you will also assist with daily operations, ensuring a clean and organised environment. This role is key in offering exceptional service to both internal and external customers, helping to create a positive and enjoyable experience.

Additionally, there is the opportunity to assist the Administration Team with administrative tasks during quieter non-catering hours.

Key tasks:

• To lead with catering operations, including out of hours provision for breakfast (07:00 start)
• Oversee the daily cleaning and upkeep of catering areas
• Conduct regular stock checks to ensure adequate provisions are available each week
• Assist the Administration Team with administrative tasks during quieter non-catering hours.

Please note this role is part-time working 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 07:00 - 12:30.

The STEM Learning Administration Team are dynamic and go the extra mile to support our business which constantly evolves to achieve our vision of improving lives through STEM education.

Importantly, our support team are central to the organisation and without them we could not achieve being the Number 1 organisation in the UK for providing STEM education solutions for schools and industry.

To find out more about the role, please review the Role Profile.

Our Ideal Candidate

Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive

• GCSE Mathematics and English Grade A – C, or equivalent level of education/qualification or experience
• Ability to work independently using your own initiative
• Ability to maintain attention to detail while working to deadlines and managing a varied workload
• A mature, positive and enthusiastic manner
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new administrative IT systems
• Excellent organisational skills
• Previous catering experience
• Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene course.

About Us

STEM Learning Limited is a unique organisation; our vision is to improve lives through STEM education.

We are the largest UK resource for supporting STEM teaching and learning through provision of continuous professional development courses, resources, STEM Ambassador volunteers, online communities and other support. We do this in partnership with a wide range of organisations and individuals.

Take a look inside the National STEM Learning Centre in York to see our facilities.

• Access to the Aviva pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more

STEM Learning provides excellent learning and professional development opportunities to enhance career development for all their staff, at all levels, and all stages of their career.

Our York office is situated on the beautiful campus of the University of York with easy travel links into and out of the city.

Take a look at our benefits brochure to find out more about the benefits we offer.

Next Steps

There is no closing date for this appointment; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are recommended.

To Apply

Please provide us with:

• Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission)
• A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.

STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.