Coffee Bar Assistant

The coffee bar is an important part of the Department, acting as a hub to bring staff, students and visitors together. We are currently seeking a part time coffee bar assistant to run this facility, and serve staff, students and visitors with refreshments. The post holder will be responsible to the Department Manager, and the main duties of the role involve: serving drinks, sandwiches and snacks, making tea and coffee, ensuring a safe and clean working environment, loading and unloading the dishwasher, replenishing stocks, ordering sandwiches, reviewing stock sales and ordering replacement stock, and daily purchasing of fresh fruit. You will also assist with catering and setting up for and clearing away after events, cashing up, and cleaning up at the end of each day.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working in an educational environment, making a difference and achieving results. You will be a positive and adaptive individual with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to develop and nurture relationships with others. You will also have a commitment to the principles of continuous improvement and a drive to get things done.

How to Apply

We prefer to receive applications online. When you apply you need to submit a CV and/or a statement that tells us your experience and gives examples of how you meet the criteria above and/or submit the application form and include the information within the form.

We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates.

Who to contact for more information

If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role or if you are struggling to complete the application process, Dr Ruth Vater () would be happy to speak to you.

Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Privacy Notices - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.

When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

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