Dining Hall Assistant — Flexible Hours & Meals

Brasenose College, University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Meals on duty

Annual leave

Job summary

Brasenose College in Oxford is seeking a Hall Assistant - Fixed Term (Food & Beverage) to support meal service for Fellows, staff and students and ensure high standards of catering, cleanliness and hygiene within the Buttery.

The role is full-time on a two-week rota, with two weekends on alternate weeks, and an annual salary of £29,086. Applicants must be 18+ and able to work flexibly in a busy College environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of a previous customer service based role.
• Ability to work to required standards (care in service delivery, professionalism and presentation).
• Capable and willing to work using own initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to work flexible hours (if required).
• Interest in food and wine service.

Responsibilities

• To clean and tidy all areas associated with the Hall to the highest standard.
• Attend in Main Hall and other function areas during meal service to assist with serving food and wine and table clearing in a courteous, friendly and professional manner.
• Assist with any special preparations for College Functions.
• Laying up of tables in Main Hall or function rooms.
• Assisting with wine deliveries.
• Maintain visual checks within work area identifying possible hazards and rectify or report to the Steward or Assistant Stewards.
• Undertake inventory checks of items as required.
• Adhere to COSHH regulations when using chemicals.
• Work safely and comply with Health and Safety regulations and COSHH.
• Comply with the Food Safety Act and General Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Ensure silver and cutlery are checked and returned after use.
• Supervise staff when directed to do so.
• Ensure department security during and after service, liaising with Head Porter and Porters.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexible hours

English proficiency

Job description

Brasenose College in Oxford is seeking a Hall Assistant - Fixed Term (Food & Beverage) to support meal service for Fellows, staff and students and ensure high standards of catering, cleanliness and hygiene within the Buttery.

The role is full-time on a two-week rota, with two weekends on alternate weeks, and an annual salary of £29,086. Applicants must be 18+ and able to work flexibly in a busy College environment.