General Catering Assistant (Part Time, Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for the role of General Catering Assistant, part-time and fixed-term. Successful candidates will join the Department of Pathology's canteen team, ensuring operations run smoothly while adhering to food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have prior catering experience and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering establishment is essential.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations is a must.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Preparing food and managing stock checks.
• Coordinating the smooth operation of the canteen.
• Assisting in checks, inspections, and cleaning tasks.

Skills

Food preparation

Knowledge of food safety legislation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 food hygiene certificate

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The Department of Pathology employs in excess of 300 Academic, Research and Support staff, and provision of a canteen facility is seen as an integral part of the welfare of the department. The facility provides hot and cold drinks, refreshments, and lunches, and is open daily throughout the year. It also serves an important function in providing refreshments for the many meetings, seminars and other events that are held in the department.

The Department of Pathology now has an opportunity for an General Catering Assistant to join our small Canteen and Facilities team. We are looking for somebody to help co-ordinate the smooth running of the canteen, this will involve preparing food, stock checks, ordering supplies and serving members of the Department. You will also assist the other members of the Facilities team with checks, inspections, cleaning, portering, and any other tasks suitable to the grade.

The successful applicant will also be responsible for working within the requirements of food safety and hygiene and for the daily supervision of the Facilities Administrator.

Essential

Key skills and experience

• Experience of food preparation in a kitchen /catering establishment.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Time management.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Level 2 food hygiene certificate.
  
  

Desirable

• NVQ2 or City and Guilds 706 1 & 2 in a relevant subject or equivalent.
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Friendly outgoing nature.
  
  

Please check attached Further Information file for more details.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

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Any informal queries regarding this position should be directed to Mr Caius Liu: [e-mail]

Queries regarding the application process should be directed to Miss Ellie Watson (HR Administrator): [e-mail]

Please quote reference PK46179 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Further information

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