UEA Catering Services (Sportscafe)
Sport & Commercial Services Division
Catering and Hospitality Assistant (Part-time, 32 hours per week)
Ref: SP610
Salary on appointment will be £26,437 per annum pro rata (£12.71 per hour)
Join the team at UEA’s Sportspark and help deliver a great food and customer experience in one of the region’s busiest leisure destinations.
As a Catering & Hospitality Assistant, you’ll support the day-to-day operation of the Sportscafe, assisting with food preparation, service, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation. Working with both kitchen and front-of-house teams, you’ll help ensure food is prepared efficiently, served to a high standard, and that customers receive a welcoming experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes pride in great service, and works well as part of a supportive team. Additional hours may be available during busy periods.
Is this role for me?
We're looking for someone who:
- Thrives in a busy, customer-focused environment
- Has previous experience in busy food-related outlet
- Understands the demands of food service operations
- Delivers excellent customer service
- Is enthusiastic, reliable, and a strong team player
- Is flexible and willing to support colleagues as needed
This part-time (32 hours per week, 0.8 FTE) post is available immediately on an indefinite basis. You will work 4 days out of 7, including a mix of daytime, evening, and weekend shifts. Regular evening and weekend working is required.
This post is based in the Sportsparkcafe, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, UK.
The vacancy is not eligible for VISA sponsorship, and you will need to hold or be able to obtain the right to work in the UK to undertake this role.
Benefits include:
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and 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, public transport discounts and childcare and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes where eligible.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 5 July 2026
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