Job Description

Kitchen Assistant (110223-1125)

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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Warwick Retail - Cafes, Bars and Restaurants
Position Type
Permanent
Salary
23,915 pro rata
About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Helen James (F&B Operations Manager) at H.S.James@warwick.ac.uk.

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Assistant!

Location:

Warwick Food Group

Hours:

Shifts are scheduled between 7:00am and 7:00 pm, across 5 days out of 7, 32 weeks per year, (based around University term dates).


While the schedule mainly covers Monday to Friday, you may also be required to weekends and occasional late nights

Perks:

A hands-on, rewarding role at the heart of a fast-moving kitchen team


Do you have a passion for food and enjoy working as part of a friendly, energetic team? We're looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to help keep things running smoothly across our kitchens and cafes.

What You'll Be Doing:

Supporting Our Chefs: Assisting in the preparation, traying, and plating of food under the guidance of our talented kitchen team. Keeping It Sparkling: Cleaning work areas and service equipment to high standards, following our 'clean as you go' approach. Team Player Energy: Working closely with cooks, chefs, and the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service across all outlets. Handling Stock: Helping move and store stock safely, using proper manual handling techniques. Staying Safe & Compliant: Adhering to food hygiene and safety procedures, including COSHH and allergen awareness.

Flexible Working

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

About You

What We're Looking For:

A flexible, can-do attitude and willingness to learn Some experience working in a kitchen or food prep role (desirable but not essential, we'll give you plenty of training) An eagerness to be trained in food hygiene, health & safety, and manual handling Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team Reliability and confidence working in a busy, fast-paced environment

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the

About the Department

Why Work With Us?

Join a supportive kitchen team where every role is valued Make a real contribution to the food experiences we deliver every day Develop your skills with on-the-job training and the opportunity to grow Be part of a vibrant and varied workplace across multiple outlets and events

Ready to Get Stuck In?

If you're looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same--and you're not afraid of a little heat in the kitchen--apply now to join Warwick Food Group as a Kitchen Assistant. Let's cook up something great together!



About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked

106

th in the world

and

8th in the UK.

Additionally, 92% of our research is rated

world-leading

or

internationally excellent

.*


Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025

Research Excellence Framework 2021



How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Thursday 4th December 2025 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment). Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter should explain:

Your motivations for applying to the role. Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.


For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Start Date:

To be confirmed

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.



What we Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

An attractive pension scheme. 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure. Generous parental/adoption leave policy. Onsite childcare facilities. Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.


We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.



Our Commitment to Inclusion

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.


Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.


We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults). All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.


Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.



Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.