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Food Service Assistant

£27,755 per annum (inclusive of 4.5% monthly shift allowance)

The Front of House team at Emmanuel College (known as ‘Emma’) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Food Service Assistant to work within the busy Catering Department. Headed up by the Front of House Manager, the team delivers excellent food service to a variety of customers in a traditional environment. The postholder, alongside other permanent and casual catering staff, will contribute to delivering an efficient, timely and professional service.

The post holder must ensure the highest possible standard of food service and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will have experience in a similar role. They must be able to demonstrate that they are able remain calm and courteous, especially when under pressure, and to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team. As this is a front-of-house post, the post holder is expected to be smart and well-presented.  Candidates must have good understanding of relevant Food Hygiene and Health and Safety policies and be willing to learn. Training will be provided.

This is a permanent full-time role (typically 40 hours per week on a shift rota).  The rota includes some evening work, alternate weekend working, and two split shifts per week, for which an allowance is paid (included in above salary).

‘Emma’ is set in extensive, beautiful (yet peaceful) grounds, in central Cambridge. It has a reputation as an inclusive, vibrant, and friendly community. It is home to around 700 students (under and postgraduate), 90 Fellows and 170 college staff and managed, overall, by the Master, Bursar and Senior Tutor. Being employed at ‘Emma’ means being a part of long-standing College community, steeped in history and prestige.

In return, ‘Emma’ can offer, amongst other benefits:

  • 33 days holiday (please note, in catering department fixed Easter, Summer, and Christmas closures)
  • excellent contributory pension schemes
  • Non-contractual Christmas bonus
  • free lunch when working in College
  • access to the college gym and swimming pool
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • On-site parking

For further information please visit www.emma.cam.ac.uk/about/jobs. Completed applications should be marked ‘Strictly Private & Confidential’ and sent via email to HR@emma.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is Friday 23rd May 2025 at 5 pm. Interviews are planned for Wednesday 4th June 2025.

Emmanuel College is an equal opportunities employer. We have a policy of equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications are welcome regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or age.

  • The closing date for applications is 23 May 2025

The College values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity