Catering Assistant - Halls of Residence (Part time) (3 Posts)

The University of Nottingham has been providing an outstanding student experience for over 140 years and is a leading university of worldwide significance with established campuses in UK, China and Malaysia. Our award-winning Nottingham campus is only 15 minutes by bus or tram to our vibrant city centre. 

Your role as a Catering Assistant: 

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking people, who have a keen eye for detail and excellent customer service skills who will take pride in their work and who enjoy working in fast paced Catering Environments. Working with a great team you will be responsible for serving customers, using our tills and general cleaning within the area where you work.

What’s in it for you 

• Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications to further your career ambitions that may lead to different career paths and career progression. 
  • An excellent holiday allowance of 25 days, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays (pro-rata, on average 14 days). 
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support. 
  • Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes.
  • Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities. 
  • A permanent post with a 20% allowance for hours worked at the weekend and after 10pm on weekdays (£12.00) plus the tools you need to do a great job.
  •  Uniform provided
  • Staff referral scheme.   

Post 1 - Hours of work are 10 per week worked 5 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Saturday and Sunday between 11.00am and 1.30pm and 4.30pm and 7.30pm) for 30.6 weeks of the year. Flexibility will be required. This role attracts a 20% allowance for hours worked at the weekend.    

Post 2 - Hours of work are 15 per week worked 5 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Monday to Friday evenings between 5.00pm and 8.00pm) for 30.6 weeks of the year. Flexibility will be required.

Post 3 - Hours of work are either 24 hours per week or 20 per week worked 5 days out of 7 to be arranged working a range of shifts including breakfast, lunch and evening meals including regular weekends for 30.6 weeks of the year. Flexibility will be required. This role attracts a 20% allowance for hours worked at the weekend.  

Informal enquiries may be addressed to David Butler, email [email protected] . Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Please quote ref. NHE007622

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