Catering Assistant

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Contract type: Fixed term (From 01/05/2025 to 31/10/2025, because there is a need for temporary cover)

This role is full time on a 5 days over 7 basis.  Flexibility will be required, with the requirement to work early mornings, evenings and weekends

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. 

Do you know how to go the extra mile for customers? Are you customer focused and dedicated to providing an excellent service? Do you have understanding of the catering industry?

Providing customers with excellent service and quality fresh food is at the heart of what we strive to achieve in our Catering Services Team. You will be responsible for assisting in delivering an effective and efficient service in line with our division’s strategy and goals, assisting the smooth running of the catering service.

You will provide on campus services for students, staff and visitors. You will have knowledge of the catering industry, including food hygiene. You will be committed to providing excellent customer service and you will have the ability to move, count and record stock. You may be required to work at any of the areas within catering and conferencing, when there is a business requirement. Depending on the area this may involve taking sole responsibility for the day to day operation of a unit.

As part of our team you are expected to demonstrate behaviours in line with University and Commercial and Campus Support Values

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s over 40 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance  
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Robert Sewell, Catering Operations Manager (Retail)

Email: r.sewell@leeds.ac.uk

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