Catering Assistant - Delivered Catering

Nottingham; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday (pro rata)

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

University of Nottingham, Delivered Catering & Events Teams at University Park, is seeking a staff member for delivery, setup of buffets and beverage services for a range of functions. You will prepare equipment boxes, set up events, serve refreshments, clear tables and wash pots while delivering excellent customer service.

A full UK Category B driving licence is essential due to driving between university sites. Full training will be provided; prior fast-paced food service experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced food service environment and excellent customer service skills.
• Full UK Category B driving licence with no automatic-only restriction (code 78).
• Full training will be provided for the role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect buffets and beverages for functions.
• Prepare equipment boxes for delivery.
• Set up events and serve food & refreshments.
• Clear tables and perform pot washing.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Food service experience

Education

Full UK Category B driving licence

Job description

Salary
£25,353 to £26,379per annum based on a 36.25-hour contract / pro rata if applicable. Posts are initially offered at the minimum salary point £13.45 per hour, with progression to the higher salary point,£13.99 per hour through annual incre

Reference
NHE911726

About the role/team:

Working with the Delivered Catering & Events Teams based at University Park - The main duties include the delivery and collection of buffets and beverages for a wide range of functions. You will be required to prepare equipment boxes for delivery, set up events, serve food & refreshments, clear tables, pot washing, providing excellent customer service at all times. The ideal candidate needs to have good organisational skills and some experience working in a similar fast-paced food service environment, but full training will be given. Due to the frequency with which the person will be required to drive a range of vehicles, including transit vans, a full, current driving licence is also essential for this role.

Experience of working in a similar fast paced food service environment and excellent customer service skills are required for this role. Due to the frequency with which the person will be required to drive a range of vehicles including transit vans between university sites Full UK Category B driving licence is required with no automatic-only restriction (code 78). Candidates must be able to drive manual cars and small vans.

Further details about the duties and responsibilities can be found on the attached job role profile.

Hours of work:

This is a permanent position offered on Full Time basis: (36.25 hours per week), 5 days out of 7 to be arranged working a range of shifts between 7.00am and 10.00pm including regular weekends. Flexibility will be required. This position is offered on a permanent basis.

What we offer-

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• Excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rota where applicable), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
• Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job.
• Free on-site parking on weekends and between 4.30pm and 9.30am on weekdays.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at interview. The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to our Estates Recruitment email at [e-mail] Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted.

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