Catering Assistant - Flexible Hours at University

Heriot-Watt University; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University in Scotland is advertising multiple Catering Assistant roles. The post covers both part-time (25 hours) and full-time (35 hours) rosters, including some weekend work.

The role focuses on delivering a professional, welcoming catering service across campus outlets and events. Grade 3 salary is £24,564 per annum, pro rata for part-time staff, with 28 days annual leave plus 9 buildings-closed days.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to speak and understand English to follow verbal and written instructions and deal with queries.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and professional customer service approach.
• Ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately.
• Good attention to detail and physical ability to perform duties (standing, lifting, pushing, pulling).

Responsibilities

• Provide and assist with a professional, welcoming catering service to students, colleagues and visitors.
• Prepare and complete pre-service activities before opening outlets or events.
• Operate tills and take payments (cash, card, contactless).
• Replenish, clean and service vending machines as trained.
• Assist with ordering, receiving and storing food deliveries and stock counting.
• Assist with basic food preparation for service (hot and cold items).
• Operate and clean equipment (kettles, coffee machines, blenders, dishwashers, ovens).
• Deliver waiting/table service, bar service, and assist with buffet service when required.
• Follow health, hygiene, and safety guidelines; manage waste.
• Maintain high personal hygiene and tidy appearance; uniform clean.
• Front and back of house cleaning as needed.
• Perform other duties as required by service needs.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

Heriot-Watt University in Scotland is advertising multiple Catering Assistant roles. The post covers both part-time (25 hours) and full-time (35 hours) rosters, including some weekend work.

The role focuses on delivering a professional, welcoming catering service across campus outlets and events. Grade 3 salary is £24,564 per annum, pro rata for part-time staff, with 28 days annual leave plus 9 buildings-closed days.