Opportunities in Catering

At Fitzwilliam College, we’re proud of our catering team - from feasts to fry-ups they produce meals to match the full range of occasions that bring our community together.  We have some exciting opportunities to join our busy, friendly team in providing a first-class service to our wide range of customers.

Role 1: Kitchen Porter
Full-time 37.5 hours per week, £16,302 per annum

We are seeking a reliable, flexible individual to join our Catering team as full-time Kitchen Porter to cover the Front of House and associated catering areas.  The post holder is required to keep the area, its equipment, crockery, cutlery, glassware and utensils in a clean and hygienic state.  Other responsibilities include assisting with deliveries, collating and recording laundry and complying with all relevant legislation including Food Hygiene and Health and Safety.

Role 2: Catering Assistant
Full-time 37.5 hours per week, £16,302 per annum

We are seeking an outgoing, flexible individual to join our friendly, enthusiastic Front of House team.  The role will include serving breakfast, lunch and dinner for students, staff, Fellows and conference guests, as well as all preparation and cleaning duties, both in the main dining hall and other areas of the College, including the Coffee Shop from time to time. 

For both full-time positions, the hours of work are 37.5 per week, working five days out of seven, including evenings and every other weekend, and therefore full flexibility is required. 

Role 3: Coffee Shop Assistant
Full-time 37.5 hours per week Term-time only, £16,302 per annum FTE (£9,405 per annum, actual)

The Coffee Shop is a vibrant central hub of the College, serving great snacks and drinks through the day.  Our small enthusiastic Coffee Shop team is looking for an outgoing, flexible individual give a high level of customer service to staff, Fellows and conference guests, as well as undertaking all preparation and cleaning duties as expected in a Coffee Shop. 

This position is offered for 30 weeks of the year, working through the three University ten-week terms (Exact term dates vary from year to year and are available on the University website).  The hours of work are 37.5 per week, working five days out of seven, including early (from 7am) and late shifts (until 6pm) and every other weekend, and therefore some flexibility is required. 

Conditions of employment 
Additional benefits include 33 days’ annual leave (including public holidays), a discretionary bonus scheme, enrolment into a contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme, free meals on duty and car parking subject to availability.  Benefits are pro-rated for the Coffee Shop position.

About the College 
Fitzwilliam College is a dynamic, welcoming, international community committed to developing the talents of all its students, the support of young academics and the training and professional development of its staff. It is one of the 31 colleges that form part of the University of Cambridge and is a large community with around 475 undergraduates and 350 full- and part-time graduate students, 55 Fellows and more than 100 staff.

The College is first and foremost an educational establishment. It recruits and teaches undergraduate and post-graduate students from all over the world, holds open days for schools and prospective applicants and arranges subject conferences for teachers. It also keeps in touch with an alumni base of over 8000, arranging events and reunions, and runs a thriving conference and catering business with an annual turnover of approximately £1.3m, hosting over 150 conferences a year, many of which are residential.

Closing date: Wednesday 23 August 2017
Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 30 August 2017 or shortly thereafter.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button to be directed to our website where you can download the further particulars and application form. 

The College values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities in the recruitment of its Fellows, students and staff.

No agencies please.