Food Service Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22,620 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2024 |
| Location: | St. Andrews, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of St Andrews |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RM1267RHM |
Summary
Do you have good attention to detail that allows you deliver excellent customer service?
Accommodation, Conference and Events have an exciting opportunity for an outgoing and enthusiastic individual to join the team as Food Service Assistant in our retail cafes.
Our four cafes are based throughout the University campus: Tindal’s café at Walter Bower House, UPDATES in the Physics building, Fairlie’s in the Medical Building and Franki’s in the main Library.
Occasionally you may be asked to assist service in other areas including weddings, conferences, bars, social and core University events like graduation. Working as part of the team to ensure the service standards at the University are of the highest quality.
We are looking for a team player who engage positively with students and staff to deliver excellence in food quality, presentation, and service. Applicants should also demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to work.
Previous experience working in a customer facing role is essential. This post involves a ‘hands on’ approach to provide the highest quality service. The successfully applicant will really enjoy delivering an excellent customer experience.
Working at Scotland’s oldest University would not only allow your hospitality career to flourish but allows you to work in an environment that supports your professional and personal wellbeing. All employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes financial reward, wellbeing benefits and career development opportunities.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Deborah Leitch, email: dl53@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 467088.
Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.
This post will involve working at venues throughout the University campus which will include Eden Campus at Guardbridge.
Closing Date: 24 May 2024 Interview Date: 5 June 2024
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/welcome.aspx, however if you are unable to do this, please call +44 (0)1334 462571 for an application pack.
Please quote ref: RM1267RHM
The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC013532).
Accommodation, Conference and Events have an exciting opportunity for an outgoing and enthusiastic individual to join the team as Food Service Assistant in our retail cafes.
Our four cafes are based throughout the University campus: Tindal’s café at Walter Bower House, UPDATES in the Physics building, Fairlie’s in the Medical Building and Franki’s in the main Library.
Occasionally you may be asked to assist service in other areas including weddings, conferences, bars, social and core University events like graduation. Working as part of the team to ensure the service standards at the University are of the highest quality.
We are looking for a team player who engage positively with students and staff to deliver excellence in food quality, presentation, and service. Applicants should also demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to work.
Previous experience working in a customer facing role is essential. This post involves a ‘hands on’ approach to provide the highest quality service. The successfully applicant will really enjoy delivering an excellent customer experience.
Working at Scotland’s oldest University would not only allow your hospitality career to flourish but allows you to work in an environment that supports your professional and personal wellbeing. All employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes financial reward, wellbeing benefits and career development opportunities.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Deborah Leitch, email: dl53@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 467088.
Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.
This post will involve working at venues throughout the University campus which will include Eden Campus at Guardbridge.
Closing Date: 24 May 2024 Interview Date: 5 June 2024
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/welcome.aspx, however if you are unable to do this, please call +44 (0)1334 462571 for an application pack.
Please quote ref: RM1267RHM
The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC013532).