Catering Assistant 2026/2027 - Writtle

Location
ARU - Writtle
Position
Catering Assistant/Hospitality/Events
Vacancy Type
Temp
Employability Skills:
Team Work

Job Description

We are expanding our pool of trained catering assistants to fill weekly rotas during peak times in service on our Writtle campus for the 2026-2027 academic year. Job Title: Catering Assistant Rate of pay: £13.45 per hour Location: Writtle Campus  Job Role: To assist the Catering Manager and team with the provision of food, beverage and hospitality services. This role is open to students and none-students! Duties include: Prepare simple food items. Wash and clean catering equipment and utensils, and clean restaurant and coffee bar areas according to schedules. Serve food and beverages in the restaurant, outlets, venues and other designated areas. Operate cash tills at point of sale. Transport, deliver and store food, beverages and associated catering items according to the Catering Manager’s instructions. Ensure that correct clean protective clothing is worn at all times. Ensure that all hygiene and safety regulations are observed and maintained at all times. Open/close cafes ensuring keys are secured at the end of service. Assist the Supervisor/Manager in routine tasks and perform these tasks in their absence. Hours: Shift times will vary each week - shifts will be offered up to fill weekly rotas. Please note there may be some weeks you won't work any hours. Shift examples: 07:30 - 15:30, 08:00 - 16:00, 11:30 - 15:30 Requirements: Good customer service skills A willingness to learn and undertake training Would consider someone with no previous experience wanting to learn all aspects of a busy catering service Able to work as part of a team Friendly and customer focussed Experience of food service in a similar environment would be beneficial Basic food preparation and till work would be beneficial Understanding of health and safety issues would be beneficial Must be available for training! Training: Full training will be provided. How to apply: Please click on the apply button and ensure your upload your CV and cover letter. Expiry: 01/08/2026

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