Food Service Assistant

7 months ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Downing College Full time

**FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT (Part-time)**

**£12,069 per annum (for 20 hours/week)**

An opportunity to join our friendly Catering Front-of-House team who prepare and serve a range of high-quality food, including fine dining, to the college community and commercial guests. You will receive full training and will have the opportunity to learn and develop skills from the rest of the team.

Based on a stunning environment in central Cambridge, the College offers a range of attractive benefits plus a discretionary bonus.

Staff are expected to take some of their holidays during the Christmas closure, which extends into the New Year.
- experience of Front of House in the hotel industry or hospitality and gained within a customer facing role
- the ability to work with, and cover for, other members of the staff team
- excellent customer service skills
- clear communication skills
- a Certificate in Food Hygiene and a good understanding of Food Safety and relevant Health & Safety legislation are desirable.

In addition to the salary, we offer a benefits package including:

- 33 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays) (pro rata)
- Discretionary Bonus scheme
- Free College lunches on working days
- Pension scheme (with matched contribution up to 10%)
- Free access to an Employee Assistance programme 24/7
- Healthcare Cash scheme (e.g. for prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy)
- Free Life Assurance cover
- Optional subsidised private medical and dental schemes
- Cycle purchase scheme, giving substantial savings on cycle purchase
- Free use of on-site Gym facilities
- Social events
- An additional Day Off for your Birthday
- (_Please_ _note_ _that_ _those_ _benefits which are_ _non-contractual_ _may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion)._

**How to Apply**:
Applications are welcome from a broad range of backgrounds.

Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.



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