Sidney Sussex College, is seeking to appoint a Part-Time Catering Assistant (20 hpw) reporting to the Hall Manager. This post offers an exciting opportunity to work within a professional catering operation at the forefront of raising the overall standards of the food and service to the highest level.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a passion for delivering a high standard of customer care. Applicants should have a friendly flexible working attitude, good communication skills and a willingness to learn new skills.
This is a permanent, part-time post averaging 20 hours per week which will normally be worked across a 2 week shift system working 5 days out of 7. Subject to discussion we may be flexible with shift pattens, (for example we may be able to offer all evening and weekend shifts, if required). However there is a need for flexibility to meet unpredictable operational demands on the College. The salary is £13,125.30 gross per annum (equivalent to £12.62 per hour.)
Benefits include an annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays pro rata; a contributory pension scheme provided by the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), free College meals when on duty and subsidised membership of the College’s gym facilities. The College is also closed over the Christmas period.
A job description, person specification and application form are available on the College website at https://www.sid.cam.ac.uk/about-sidney/vacancies. In order to apply, please complete and submit an application form with a covering letter outlining your suitability to [email protected] by the closing date below. Alternatively, applications can by posted to the HR Department at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge CB2 3HU.
The closing date for applications is midday Monday 4 August 2025. Any offer of appointment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, verification of identity and qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK.
Sidney Sussex College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes diversity amongst its students, staff, Fellows and visitors, recognising the particular contributions to the achievements of the College’s mission that can be made by individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experience.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.62 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- On-site gym
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 04/08/2025
