Flexible Part-Time Catering Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our campus catering team. Grade 3: £24,546 per annum, pro rata for part-time staff, with 28 days annual leave and additional closed days as shown in our benefits calculator.

The role involves welcoming customers, preparing outlets, handling tills, stock, and basic food preparation while ensuring health, safety and cleanliness to high standards. Flexible hours, with shifts starting early in the day and some weekend work.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to speak and understand English to follow verbal and written instructions and queries
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and courteous customer service
• Ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately
• Good attention to detail and personal hygiene standards
• Sufficient physical ability to carry out duties (standing, bending, lifting)

Responsibilities

• Provide and assist with professional catering service to students, colleagues and visitors
• Prepare and pre-service activities before opening outlets or events
• Operate outlets tills and process payments (cash, card, contactless)
• Replenish and clean vending machines as trained
• Assist with stock reception, storage and counting of deliveries
• Assist with basic food preparation and production of salads, sandwiches, coffees and hot/cold items
• Prepare, operate and clean equipment (soup kettles, coffee machines, ice machines, blenders, dishwashers, etc.)
• Assist with front and back of house cleaning and with buffet service as required
• Follow health, hygiene, safety and waste management procedures (EH, COSHH)
• Maintain high personal hygiene and present a neat appearance

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Tools

Catering equipment operation

Job description

Heriot-Watt University is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our campus catering team. Grade 3: £24,546 per annum, pro rata for part-time staff, with 28 days annual leave and additional closed days as shown in our benefits calculator.

The role involves welcoming customers, preparing outlets, handling tills, stock, and basic food preparation while ensuring health, safety and cleanliness to high standards. Flexible hours, with shifts starting early in the day and some weekend work.