General Assistant

Durham University; North East; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham University is seeking General Assistants to support its catering service for students, staff and visitors. You will help present and replenish food, assist with deliveries and keep kitchen and catering equipment clean.

We offer multiple shift patterns across Trevelyan College, Van Mildert College and Grey College (term-time and full-year roles). You may be required to work at other locations to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support catering service for students, staff and visitors to a high standard.
• Assist with cleaning of kitchen and catering equipment and manage deliveries.
• Embrace flexible shifts and work across locations as needed.

Job description

The Role

General Assistants are responsible for supporting a professional, responsive and efficient catering service for students, staff and visitors, ensuring that food production is presented, served, replenished to an exceptional standard and in line with standard operating procedures. The post holder will also assist with day-to-day cleaning of kitchen and catering equipment, receipt and storage of goods, checking and signing for deliveries.

Catering team members will be expected to adopt and promote a flexible approach to working, and to undertake any or all the tasks outlined below regardless of their designated shift.

Specific Role Information

We have 3 positions available across our Catered Colleges with various shift patterns available.

• 25 hours per week x 32 weeks a year (Term Time Only) based at Trevelyan College
• 35 hours per week x 32 weeks a year (Term Time Only) based at Van Mildert College
• 35 hours per week x 52 weeks a year based at Grey College. This role is fixed term for 20 months

Please note, you may be required to work in other locations to meet business needs.