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University of Glasgow

Kingholm Quay

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GBP 19,000 - 22,000

Part time

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Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised meals
Career growth
Company culture
Work-life balance
Benefit scheme
Sport membership

Job summary

The Catering Supervisor role at Dumfries Campus (DG1 4ZL) is open-ended, part-time, 22.5 hours per week, onsite. It involves organising and supervising the day-to-day running of catering facilities, including barista coffee and hot foods in a lively student environment.

Part of UoG Commercial Ltd, the post supports the University of Glasgow’s values; subsidised meals, career growth, friendly culture, flexible working, and access to the UoG benefits scheme, with a closing date 6 October 2026.

Qualifications

  • Experience in supervising day-to-day catering operations.
  • Ability to manage barista coffee service and hot food.
  • Excellent customer service in a student environment.

Responsibilities

  • Organise and supervise the day-to-day running of catering facilities in the unit.
  • Ensure high standards of service across the on-site catering provision including barista and hot food.

Skills

Supervisory skills
Customer service
Barista coffee

Job description

This post is open ended (permanent) and is part time, term time with a working pattern of 22.5 hours per week.

Please note this appointment is based at our Dumfries Campus: https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/campuses/dumfries/

In this role you will organise and supervise the efficient day-to-day running of catering facilities to a high standard throughout the unit, which will include barista coffee offer and hot food in a lively student environment.

UoG Commercial Ltd is a subsidiary company wholly owned by the University of Glasgow and provides catering services as part of the new extended campus at the University.

As our employees are integrally involved in generating and sharing in the business' success, including a share of the profits. We want our customers and partners to feel equally valued and appreciated because they are both important to our success. We recognise that the way we conduct ourselves reflects not just on the company, but the University of Glasgow and so our values are at the heart of the way in which we behave. Put simply we ask our employees to:

  • Be friendly and positive
  • Treat everyone with respect
  • Take pride in everything they do
What we can offer you
  • Subsidised meals on duty
  • Fantastic opportunities for career growth and development
  • Brilliant culture, where we have fun and work hard
  • Great work life balance
  • Access to UoG benefit scheme
  • Discounted sport membership at UoG Sport

If this sounds like the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you!

It is the University of Glasgow’s mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.

We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.

The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Catering Supervisor (Dumfries Campus)

Company: University of Glasgow

Salary: from £14 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: DG1 4ZL

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 22 Sept 2026

Closing date: 6 Oct 2026

Summary

U.G. Commercial Ltd

J.M.S. Operations

Catering Supervisor (Dumfries Campus)

Vacancy Reference: 206737

For a well-known Glasgow brand.

Salary will be £14.00 per hour.

This post is open ended (permanent) and is part time, term time with a working pattern of 22.5 hours per week.

Please note this appointment is based at our Dumfries Campus: https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/campuses/dumfries/

In this role you will organise and supervise the efficient day-to-day running of catering facilities to a high standard throughout the unit, which will include barista coffee offer and hot food in a lively student environment.

UoG Commercial Ltd is a subsidiary company wholly owned by the University of Glasgow and provides catering services as part of the new extended campus at the University.

As our employees are integrally involved in generating and sharing in the business' success, including a share of the profits. We want our customers and partners to feel equally valued and appreciated because they are both important to our success. We recognise that the way we conduct ourselves reflects not just on the company, but the University of Glasgow and so our values are at the heart of the way in which we behave. Put simply we ask our employees to:

  • Be friendly and positive
  • Treat everyone with respect
  • Take pride in everything they do
What we can offer you
  • Subsidised meals on duty
  • Fantastic opportunities for career growth and development
  • Brilliant culture, where we have fun and work hard
  • Great work life balance
  • Access to UoG benefit scheme
  • Discounted sport membership at UoG Sport

Closing date: 6 October 2026

It is the University of Glasgow’s mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.

We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.

The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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