Food Service Assistant

5 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time
As a key member of the Department of Biochemistry's catering team, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional food services to students, faculty, and staff. Key duties include setting up and clearing down service areas, assisting with food preparation tasks, serving food, operating tills, cleaning and re-stocking, and monitoring food temperatures. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and prior experience in a similar role or relevant industry.

Responsibilities and Expectations
- Set up and clear down service areas for events and daily operations
- Assist with food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables, cooking meals, and plating dishes
- Serve food to customers in a timely and professional manner
- Operate cash registers and process transactions accurately
- Clean and re-stock kitchen utensils and equipment
- Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure safe storage and serving

Employment Details
This is a fixed-term position, initially funded for 3 years. However, we reserve the right to close the recruitment early if a suitable candidate is identified sooner. Please quote reference PH42388 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. We actively support equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourage applications from all sections of society.
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