Food Service Assistant (Retail)
| Posting date: | 12 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,353 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 July 2026 |
| Location: | St. Andrews, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of St Andrews |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RM1267 |
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.
This post is term time only working 39 weeks from September to May.
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.
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.
Further information and informal enquiries can be sent to dl53@st-andrews.ac.uk
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and 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, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
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.
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.
This post is term time only working 39 weeks from September to May.
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.
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.
Further information and informal enquiries can be sent to dl53@st-andrews.ac.uk
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and 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, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
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.