Salary
£23,492 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Catering
Date posted
17/07/2025
Job reference
REQ05482
Are you looking for a new career in catering or looking for a new challenge then this could be the job for you, as a department we like to build a career pathway with achievable career progression and opportunities, time off over Christmas and Easter to spend with friends and family and the generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days.
Background
The Department of Estates and Facilities Services is responsible for developing the University’s estate and improving the University experience for staff, students and visitors.
For further information about the Department please use the following links:
https://cccu.canterbury.ac.uk/estates-and-facilities-services/our-services/our-services.aspx
The Role
We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our well-established Estates and Facilities Directorate at Canterbury Christ Church University
You will work as part of a team in the food and beverage outlets across the Canterbury Campus providing catering and hospitality services. The post of General Assistant will involve working in any of the Catering Outlets that include food courts, coffee chops, bars, hospitality areas, banquets, drink receptions.
The Person
We are searching for a highly motivated individual with a flexible approach and be able to meet the expectations of providing a consistent and quality service to students, staff and external visitors.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Customer focused
- Delivering a first-class service to students, staff and external clients.
- Working with the Team Leader in any outlet, assisting with Hospitality, Events and formal dinners.
- Willingness to learn new skills and develop as an individual
- Working with the Team Leaders to maximise student experience
- Team player to be consistently working with colleagues to ensure the best service is offered
- Be able to operate point of sale system for cash and card payments
How to apply
Start date for applications: 17th July 2025
Closing date for applications: 31st July 2025
Interviews are to be held: TBC- August 2025
Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications are received.
Informal enquiries to Louise Mallon – [email protected] , Catering Supervisor on (01227 923040).
If you require further information regarding the application process please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected] quoting reference numberREQ05482.
Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.
Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.
Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.
Additional Information
Canterbury Christ Church University is located in the world-famous Cathedral city amongst stunning history and heritage. Canterbury is a thriving international destination, with many students and staff choosing to study and work here, making this historic, cosmopolitan city vibrant and culturally diverse.
Our staff enjoy competitive salaries and a great working environment with a number of benefits ranging from the occupational pension scheme to use of the University’s facilities including the library and fitness centre. We are strongly committed to equality and recognise the value of a diverse workforce.
We offer generous holiday entitlements plus eight bank and public holidays, as well as discretionary days over the Christmas period.
Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU
Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work
Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.
Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.
Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.
Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.
For more information about this role, please view the job description via the attachments link above.
Report job
