Catering Counter & Events Assistant

Magdalen College; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

30 days holiday per year

Free lunch

Car parking

Sports facilities

Healthcare scheme (optional)

Bus pass purchase

Car benefit scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Magdalen College in Central Oxford is seeking a Food & Beverage Counter Assistant to join our catering team. You will provide counter, plate and buffet services for a range of events from private dinners to conferences.

The role requires high standards of service, English fluency, strong time management, and flexibility to work across all catering areas. Role includes 80 hours per fortnight on a two-week roster with some weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Reliable with excellent time management skills.
• First-class standard of personal presentation.
• Be a team player.
• Have a professional attitude and flexible approach.
• Be motivated and consistent.
• Ambition to develop and improve.
• Willingness to be flexible to ensure high standards.
• Understanding or willingness to learn about health and safety of food handling.
• Ability to converse fluently in English.

Responsibilities

• Providing counter, plate and buffet services to the highest standard when and where required.
• Preparing and assembling food service equipment when and where needed.
• Preparing food service areas as and when required.
• Cleaning and maintaining the service areas to the prescribed College standards and to meet legislation.
• Providing guidance to part time and casual labour.
• Preparing tables for service in all areas of the College.
• Working in any area of the Catering Department to meet the needs of the College.
• Providing a courteous and professional service to all College customer groups.
• Readily accepting mentoring and training when and where required.
• Understanding the benefits of teamwork and mutual respect.
• Having an open mind to change, and to the development of the Department.
• Providing a quality of service which meets the Catering Code of Practice.
• Feeding back operational information to Line Manager and peers.
• Being prepared to work in any area of the College, to cover emergencies and special business needs from time to time.
• Being commercially aware in terms of service standards and the need to reduce waste.
• Gaining an understanding of legislation and striving to implement it as required.
• Filling out health and safety and administration paperwork as required.
• Taking responsibility for your own and your colleagues’ health and well-being.

Skills

Time management

Personal presentation

Team player

Professional attitude

Flexibility

Motivation

Development mindset

Health & safety knowledge

English fluency

Job description

Magdalen College in Central Oxford is seeking a Food & Beverage Counter Assistant to join our catering team. You will provide counter, plate and buffet services for a range of events from private dinners to conferences.

The role requires high standards of service, English fluency, strong time management, and flexibility to work across all catering areas. Role includes 80 hours per fortnight on a two-week roster with some weekend shifts.