Buttery Assistant

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic educational institution in Cambridge is seeking a Buttery Assistant to join their food service team. This full-time position focuses on serving food and beverages while maintaining high standards of customer service within a vibrant community. The ideal candidate will excel in teamwork, communication, and have a reliable and proactive approach to their duties. Salary is competitive, and various benefits are included in the package.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Lunch when in College

Use of sports facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering or hospitality environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a supervisory role.
• Proactive attitude and reliable nature.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages in main food service areas.
• Maintain good order in the cafeteria and event spaces.
• Provide excellent customer service to Fellows, Students, and Staff.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Team working

Communication skills

Understanding of professional catering services

Reliability

Job description

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Buttery Assistant

Full time (40 hours per week)
£26,334 per annum

The College seeks to appoint a Buttery Assistant to work within the Buttery team serving food and beverages and maintaining the good order of the main food service areas, including the student cafeteria (Ramsay Hall), Formal Hall, and such other events in parts of Magdalene College as may from time to time be required.

The Buttery provides a Food and Beverage service to the College, and is responsible for serving Fellows, Students, Staff and guests at Conferences, Banquets and Weddings as well as daily lunch and dinners. The Buttery team are “front of house” and have a hugely important role in presenting a professional and efficient service to all members of the College community and their guests.

The post holder will provide excellent customer service and be reliable and proactive with excellent team working and communication skills. You will have an understanding of professional catering services, till work and be able to work in a supervisory role.

The position is full-time, 40 hours a week, and attracts a salary of £26,334 per annum.

The College offers excellent benefits, including:

• contributory pension scheme
• lunch when in College
• the use of sports facilities.

To apply please complete an application form and return it to the HR Department by

• Please download and complete both application forms and return to [e-mail]. Our postal address is: HR Department, Magdalene College, Magdalene Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AG.
• Please fill in all the sections of the form, there is no need to add a CV.
• At interview we may ask to check proof of qualifications detailed in the job description and proof of your right to work in the UK.
• If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the HR Department on [e-mail], who will be happy to help.

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Please download and complete both application forms and return to [e-mail].

The College reserves the right to close vacancy applications before any stated closing date.