General Assistant

2 weeks ago

Chester, United Kingdom UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER Full time

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a friendly team where no two days are the same? The University of Chester is looking for a **General Assistant** to join our busy Catering Services team.

Our kitchens provide meals for students, staff, visitors, and conference guests all year round, and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service and high standards. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive environment where your work really makes a difference.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Supporting the kitchen team to be able to meet the objectives with the food preparation and service delivery according to the Food Safety Policy
- Keeping the kitchen and food areas clean and safe.
- Assisting chefs with day-to-day tasks when needed
- Driving the departmental vehicle to deliver stock, supplies, and hospitality items (full UK driving licence required)
- Helping to maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety at all times
- Supporting the department on Events.

**What we’re looking for**:

- **Essential qualifications/criteria**:

- NVQ Level 1 (or equivalent, e.g. GCSEs/CSEs) and a current UK driving licence
- A team player with good communication skills
- Experience in a food preparation environment
- Ability to listen, take direction, and work effectively with others
- Flexibility, reliability, and willingness to learn
- (Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and customer service experience are desirable but not essential.)_

**What we offer**:

- 30 hours per week, 5 days over 7 on a rota basis
- Regular hours that fit around your lifestyle
- Uniform provided
- 22 days holiday per year (pro-rata), rising to 27 after 5 years’ service
- Pension scheme options
- A supportive and inclusive working environment with opportunities to develop

This is a varied, practical role where you’ll play an important part in helping our catering services run smoothly - from keeping the kitchen spotless to ensuring students and staff receive the best service possible.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £19,513.97 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 0398-25

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