UEA Catering Services (The Campus Kitchen)
Sport & Commercial Services Division
Catering and Hospitality Assistant
REF: GG706
Salary will be £23,350 per annum (£12.38 per hour)
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic individual to join the back-of-house team within UEA’s Catering Services. As a Catering & Hospitality Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our kitchens and stores operations to deliver high-quality food services across campus.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Receiving and organising deliveries
- Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Supporting food preparation as required
- Contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of our catering service
About You
We are looking for a team player with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and be willing to support colleagues across different areas of the service.
Essential qualities include:
- Good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks
- Enthusiasm, flexibility, and a willingness to assist wherever needed
- Previous experience in a catering or hospitality environment is desirable, though not essential
- Availability to work any five days out of seven
- A full UK driving licence is advantageous but not required
What are the benefits of working for UEA?
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
If you meet all the essential requirements of the person specification, including a love of working in the service industry it would be great to hear from you.
This full-time role is available immediately on an indefinite basis.
Closing date: 16 October 2025
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