Kitchen Support and Finance Assistant

Imperial College London; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university is seeking a Kitchen Support and Finance Assistant to oversee food production administration and support procurement activities within its Hospitality Department. Successful candidates will bring office administration experience, numerical skills, and a passion for organization. The role offers competitive salary and extensive benefits including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

39 days of annual leave

Comprehensive pension schemes

Flexible working policies

Family leave packages

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work schemes

Interest-free season ticket loans

Diverse, inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Previous office administration experience in a similar role.
• Experience working in a food-related environment.
• Knowledge of food and menu costing.

Responsibilities

• Manage food production administration and support Procurement Team.
• Control, order, purchase, and transfer stock according to procedures.
• Assist staff training on in-house systems and processes.

Skills

Numerical Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Finance Software

Job description

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Kitchen Support and Finance Assistant, London

Client: Imperial College London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2e120e3a8b73

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Imperial College London is a world Top 10 university renowned for excellence in teaching and research. The Hospitality Department of the Property Division manages cafes, restaurants, bars, and events across all campuses, providing high-quality and affordable services for the Imperial community and external clients. The department supports Imperial's academic mission by offering valuable resources and services.

In this role, you will manage food production administration and support the Procurement and Business Support Team within the Hospitality Department. Your responsibilities include controlling, ordering, purchasing, and transferring stock according to departmental procedures. You will maintain data systematically, both manually and via computer, and generate reports as needed.

You will collate and order non-scratch cooked event items based on daily booking sheets and ensure accurate billing for client amendments. Additionally, you will assist staff with training on in-house systems and back-of-house processes and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Previous office administration experience in a similar role
• Experience working in a food-related environment
• Knowledge of food and menu costing
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate stock and financial data
• Strong numerical skills for financial analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and finance-related software (e.g., UNIWARE, COSMIC, FnB), with the ability to learn new software quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy, capable of meeting deadlines
• Ability to make well-balanced decisions independently
• Self-motivated and a good team player
• Flexible approach, willing to work 5 days over 7 across all Imperial sites

Benefits include a sector-leading salary, 39 days of annual leave, comprehensive pension schemes, flexible working policies, family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities, cycle-to-work schemes, interest-free season ticket loans, and a diverse, inclusive work culture supporting personal and professional growth.