Catering and Hospitality Assistant (Kitchen Porter) (GG566)

UEA Catering Services (The Campus Kitchen)

Sport & Commercial Services Division

CATERING & HOSPITALITY ASSISTANT (KITCHEN PORTER)  

Term time only, working 38 weeks per year

REF: GG566

£18,898 per annum (£10.02 per hour) pro rata for term time only

The Catering & Hospitality Assistants play an important role in the UEA’s ‘The Campus Kitchen’, in providing effective support, to the highest standard, in the operation of all food services throughout the day. 

The tasks undertaken range from assisting with store deliveries, preparation of foods and hospitality deliveries, general cleaning and washing of equipment, to serving teas, coffee and prepared dishes to a variety of customers and assisting at functions and events. 

You will demonstrate the ability to manage your time effectively within a fast-paced environment; be of professional appearance; consistently demonstrate good customer service; display enthusiasm and a positive approach to work and have a willingness to help your team. 

Previous experience of working in a hospitality environment and a food hygiene setting is preferred, but not essential. You will be required to work 36 ¼ hours per week across any 5 in 7 days.

Benefits include excellent pension and annual leave entitlements; working in a pleasant campus environment; and access to one of the country’s leading sports complexes. In addition, you will not be required to undertake split shifts and will benefit from the Christmas and Easter closure. 

This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis working term time only, 38 weeks per year. 

Closing date:  24 October 2022

The University is committed to diversifying its workforce. As examples, we already hold an Athena SWAN Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality. We also have a Vice-Chancellor led Taskforce on Tackling Racism and a Race Equality Charter Working Group which support our work on race equality. Our aim is to submit to the Race Equality Charter in 2024.