Catering Assistant - Summergrove Park, Whitehaven (Westlakes Campus)

UCLan; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university in Whitehaven is seeking a friendly front of house member for its catering team at Summergrove Residences. This term-time only position does not require prior experience, as full training will be provided. Responsibilities include providing catering services to students and maintaining service areas. Applicants should have GCSE Maths and English. Join this dynamic community and enjoy a rewarding career while contributing to student life.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Attractive annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• No previous experience necessary; full training will be provided.
• Must be able to follow basic instructions.
• Friendly demeanor required to engage with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide catering to residential and non-residential students.
• Assisting with activities and events catering.
• Maintain service areas and ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Friendly customer service

Ability to follow instructions

Education

GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English

Job description

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

This role is based at Summergrove Halls, close to our picturesque Westlakes Campus which is based on the Westlakes Science and Technology Park in West Cumbria, just three miles from Whitehaven. Westlakes is a beautiful place to work. And when you’re not hard at work, you’ll have some of the country’s most beautiful and dramatic landscapes on your doorstep, just waiting to be explored – from the Lake District to the Solway Coast.

About the role

We are seeking to recruit a friendly front of house member to join our catering team, based at our Summergrove Residences at our Westlakes Campus.

Reporting to our Catering Manager you will be a member of a catering and wider facilities team who provide catering to both residential and non-residential students, as well as assisting with catering for activities and events. You will undertake a variety of tasks, maintaining the service areas and associated cleaning and providing excellent customer service.

This is a permanent role and is term‑time only, which means that you will only be working for 36 weeks of the year (during term time). We will require flexibility across the week during term time (including weekends) but it means that you are not required to work during the vacation periods. Your pay will be spread across the year which means that you will be paid the same salary every month whether it is term time or vacation.

About you

No previous experience is necessary as we will provide you with full training including basic food safety. We just require you to have GSCE (or equivalent) Maths and English and be able to follow basic instructions and be a friendly smiling face to all our students and staff.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.

If you have any questions or queries; including access to the online application portal, please contact Julie Ford.

What we can offer you

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

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