Job Description

Please note that this posting is for advertising purposes only. All applications must be made via the University of Essex recruitment webpage: https://vacancies.essex.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=9918109NEm&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=353708ZEL1

Job Title and Grade:

On-Demand Catering Assistant

Location: Colchester ,Essex University, Wivenhoe Park ,CO4 3SQ

Job reference:

REQ09194

Contract:

On-Demand, part time, (0 hour contract)

Hours:

Monday to Sunday (including evenings and weekends)

Salary:

12.60 per hour

Application closing date:

Please note that this vacancy is being advertised on a rolling basis. Applications will be reviewed weekly, and interviews scheduled on a regular basis whilst the role continues to be advertised.

Purpose of job:

Working in one of our retail units; preparing and serving food in an efficient, enthusiastic, polite and friendly manner to our customers, adhering to all food regulations and being active in promoting the units and Essex Foods offers.

Duties of the Post:

1. Promoting a welcoming environment where colleagues, clients and customers receive great service.

2. Undertake light cooking duties and basic food preparation, ensuring meals are served as required.

3. Operating catering equipment.

4. Carry out stock checks and maintain inventory records of all food store cupboards. Ensure all store cupboards are kept clean and tidy and that all paperwork is up to date.

5. Ordering of stock via stores.

6. General cleaning duties at end of session, including equipment, tables, and customer areas. Ensure the highest level of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness is kept.

7. Serving customers and operating a till.

8. When required assisting the rest of the team in a willing and positive manner.

9. Complying with all hygiene standards.

10. Attending training sessions as required.

11. Adhering to procedures and methods as laid down by the University.

12. Awareness of individual responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and observing safe working methods at all times.

13. Report any equipment requiring repair or maintenance.

Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Department of catering/events or Head of service or their nominee.

These duties are a guide to the work that the post holder will initially be required to undertake. They may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances.

Terms of Appointment: For a full description of the terms of appointment for this post please visit our website https://www.essex.ac.uk/staff/contracts/my-contract

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Colchester CO4 3SQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REQ09194