Catering Assistant

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Salary: Grade 2 (£21,404 p.a plus meals)

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.

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.

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:

Julie Tong , Head of Retail Catering

Email: [email protected]  

Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Facilities Directorate
School/Institute:  Catering Services
Category:  Operational Support
Grade:  Grade 2
Salary:  £21,404 p.a. (plus meals)
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Ongoing
Release Date:  Monday 25 March 2024
Closing Date:  Monday 08 April 2024
Interview Date:  To be confirmed
Reference:  FDCAT1028
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