Senior Common Room Assistant (Catering Assistant)
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £29,086 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2026 |
| Location: | OX1 4AJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Brasenose College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Description
1. Duties
To perform duties connected to the efficient provision of the meal service for Fellows, staff and students including:
Laying up of tables in Senior Common Room, main hall or function rooms.
Assist with serving food and wine and table clearing in a courteous, friendly and professional manner.
Assistance with any special preparations for College Functions.
To operate the SCR Meal Booking System and plan the service on a daily basis using meal numbers provided. This includes the co-ordination and approval process for late bookings in accordance with SCR rules and practises.
To interact with politeness, courtesy, sensitivity and discretion when dealing with members of the College, ensuring a calm, professional atmosphere in the SCR.
Assisting with wine deliveries.
Maintaining visual checks within work area identifying possible hazards and rectify or report to the Butler or Steward.
To undertake inventory checks of items as required.
Adhere to the correct procedures according to COSHH regulations when using approved chemicals.
Work safely and comply with all Health and Safety regulations and COSHH.
Comply with the Food Safety Act and General Food Hygiene Regulations.
Ensure that silver and cutlery is checked and returned after use.
To assist as necessary with the consolidation of the SCR meal requirements from the daily signing on dining sheet.
To ensure that the drinks cabinet and fridge are stocked.
To supervise casual staff when directed to do so.
To cover for the Butler in their absence.
Cleaning duties:
Daily cleaning to a high standard in the SCR
Cleaning of silver, glasses and cutlery prior to table being laid
Assistance with washing glasses either by hand or by machine
2. General
To participate in all training, including any designed to minimise occupational risks.
To wear protective clothing supplied and follow directions on safe working methods
To work flexibly within the team, providing support to colleagues and liaising with colleagues in other departments as required.
The post holder will be required to be familiar with, and work in accordance with, all College’s policies and procedures
To be willing to work on bank holidays when the College is open and any reasonable request for overtime as to meet the needs of the College.
The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties or tasks as reasonably directed or requested by the Steward. The job description may be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
To be vigilant and take responsibility for ensuring SCR and College property and equipment is kept safe at all times.
To ensure all personal data relating to individuals is kept confidential in accordance with College policies and relevant data protection regulations.
3. Working Hours
Full time (40 hours per week), part-time and job share opportunities available. During term time a mixture of early, late and one split shift, 5 out of 7 days with alternate weekends off. Out of term time a different rota applies generally allowing for weekends off.
Example of shift pattern – term time
Monday 11am – 9pm
Tuesday 11.30am – 9.30pm
Wednesday 7am – 2.30pm
Thursday – day off
Friday 7am – 2pm and 6pm – 9.30pm – split shift
Saturday – day off
Sunday 5.30pm – 9.30pm
There are three 8 weeks terms and out of term time a different rota will apply which generally allows for weekends off. Split shifts are only worked from time to time, if required to support a function.
The post holder will be required to work the hours necessary to fulfil the job requirements and subject to operational needs. A willingness and ability to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and duties is essential according to the requirements of the College.
Person Specification
Essential
Knowledge and Experience
- Experience of a previous customer service based role and understanding of the importance of this
- Ability to work to the required standards (care in service delivery, professionalism and presentation)
- Capable and willing to work on own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to work flexible hours
Personal Qualities
- Reliable, good timekeeping
- Clean and tidy appearance
- A good standard of spoken and written English
Physical Qualities
- In good health, capable of fulfilling the requirements of the role which involves standing/carrying/lifting
Desirable
- Experience of similar work in a front of house role
- Interest in food and wine service
1. Duties
To perform duties connected to the efficient provision of the meal service for Fellows, staff and students including:
Laying up of tables in Senior Common Room, main hall or function rooms.
Assist with serving food and wine and table clearing in a courteous, friendly and professional manner.
Assistance with any special preparations for College Functions.
To operate the SCR Meal Booking System and plan the service on a daily basis using meal numbers provided. This includes the co-ordination and approval process for late bookings in accordance with SCR rules and practises.
To interact with politeness, courtesy, sensitivity and discretion when dealing with members of the College, ensuring a calm, professional atmosphere in the SCR.
Assisting with wine deliveries.
Maintaining visual checks within work area identifying possible hazards and rectify or report to the Butler or Steward.
To undertake inventory checks of items as required.
Adhere to the correct procedures according to COSHH regulations when using approved chemicals.
Work safely and comply with all Health and Safety regulations and COSHH.
Comply with the Food Safety Act and General Food Hygiene Regulations.
Ensure that silver and cutlery is checked and returned after use.
To assist as necessary with the consolidation of the SCR meal requirements from the daily signing on dining sheet.
To ensure that the drinks cabinet and fridge are stocked.
To supervise casual staff when directed to do so.
To cover for the Butler in their absence.
Cleaning duties:
Daily cleaning to a high standard in the SCR
Cleaning of silver, glasses and cutlery prior to table being laid
Assistance with washing glasses either by hand or by machine
2. General
To participate in all training, including any designed to minimise occupational risks.
To wear protective clothing supplied and follow directions on safe working methods
To work flexibly within the team, providing support to colleagues and liaising with colleagues in other departments as required.
The post holder will be required to be familiar with, and work in accordance with, all College’s policies and procedures
To be willing to work on bank holidays when the College is open and any reasonable request for overtime as to meet the needs of the College.
The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties or tasks as reasonably directed or requested by the Steward. The job description may be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
To be vigilant and take responsibility for ensuring SCR and College property and equipment is kept safe at all times.
To ensure all personal data relating to individuals is kept confidential in accordance with College policies and relevant data protection regulations.
3. Working Hours
Full time (40 hours per week), part-time and job share opportunities available. During term time a mixture of early, late and one split shift, 5 out of 7 days with alternate weekends off. Out of term time a different rota applies generally allowing for weekends off.
Example of shift pattern – term time
Monday 11am – 9pm
Tuesday 11.30am – 9.30pm
Wednesday 7am – 2.30pm
Thursday – day off
Friday 7am – 2pm and 6pm – 9.30pm – split shift
Saturday – day off
Sunday 5.30pm – 9.30pm
There are three 8 weeks terms and out of term time a different rota will apply which generally allows for weekends off. Split shifts are only worked from time to time, if required to support a function.
The post holder will be required to work the hours necessary to fulfil the job requirements and subject to operational needs. A willingness and ability to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and duties is essential according to the requirements of the College.
Person Specification
Essential
Knowledge and Experience
- Experience of a previous customer service based role and understanding of the importance of this
- Ability to work to the required standards (care in service delivery, professionalism and presentation)
- Capable and willing to work on own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to work flexible hours
Personal Qualities
- Reliable, good timekeeping
- Clean and tidy appearance
- A good standard of spoken and written English
Physical Qualities
- In good health, capable of fulfilling the requirements of the role which involves standing/carrying/lifting
Desirable
- Experience of similar work in a front of house role
- Interest in food and wine service