About the Role

This is a fixed-term contract until 20 December 2024.

This is a part-time contract: 27.5 hours per week.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 14:30 pm.

We are seeking a passionate Food Service Assistant to work closely with the Chef Manager to manage the student café service to a high standard, assist in the preparation of food and snacks, deliver excellent customer service, and keep the kitchen and restaurant areas clean and tidy at all times.

What You Will Do

• Project a willing and helpful attitude to customers at all times, seek appropriate knowledge of food items, and keep service areas clean and fully stocked.
• Stock & clean food and drinks display fridges
• Use of an EPOS till.
• Maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the café and cooking areas, including washing up and cleaning of equipment.
• Ensure food safety requirements are adhered to at all times and all due diligence records are completed accurately.
• Be prepared to work within any of the Colleges outlets.
• Any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, which may be required from time to time.
• Responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

About You

• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situation.
• Customers and service skills.
• The ability to work well with overs.
• To be thorough and pay attention to details.
• To be flexible and open to change.
• Being able to work independently.
• The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure.
• Hold a valid food hygiene certificate or be willing to work towards obtaining one.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 39 days
  • Academic 44 days
  • Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements