Corpus Christi College
Cambridge

Job Description

Job Title:

Butler’s Assistant

Department:

Catering

Responsible to:

College Butler

Purpose of Job:

To provide a first-class front of house service and strive to continually improve
those service. To set up, service, and clear college function rooms for meetings,
seminars, feasts and college events. To supervise and assist in the daily cafeteria
service and create a welcoming environment for all college members.

Duties and responsibilities:

•  Set up function rooms for meetings, seminars, feasts and events to exacting standards.
•  Provide  and  service  refreshments  to  meeting  rooms,  liaising  with  conference

organisers to ensure expectations are met.

•  Ensure  high  levels  of  organisation,  utilising  key  communication  sources  such  as

function sheets, to stay ahead of operational demands.

•  Provide high standards of twice daily services within the college cafeteria, servicing

students, fellows and staff.

•  PCI DSS and recording of the cafeteria till.
•  Maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness throughout Pantry service rooms and

areas.

•  Ensure allergen information is correct and appropriately communicated to the college

community for the events you are working.

•  Comply  with,  and  gain  certification  for,  all  associated  statutory  health,  safety  and

hygiene responsibilities.

•  To provide information and support to casual team members as well as assist with

their training.

Health and Safety
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All staff must adopt a responsible and proactive attitude towards health and safety
and to comply with any procedures as required by the College to ensure the health
and safety of themselves, their colleagues and any other persons that may be affected
by their actions.  They must be prepared to undertake any training provided in relation
to health and safety or which is identified as necessary in relation to their work.

College Staff Values
•  To uphold the College Staff Values:  Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Creativity

Safeguarding
•  Corpus  Christi  College    is  committed  to  safeguarding  our  students  and  staff  and  has

policies in place to ensure this.

The above is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be expected to undertake other related
duties as required by the College Butler. The list of duties may be subject to revision at the end of the
probationary period.

Job Description Butlers Assistant 2025

Person Specification

Criteria

Education/Qualifications
•  Basic food hygiene certificate.
Knowledge/Experience
•  Conference/ Banquet waiting experience.
•  Current hospitality and food trends.
•  WSET certification.
Skills
•  Basic numeracy.
•  Ability to work without supervision.
•  Food and wine service skills.
IT Skills
•  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook for emails
Personal Qualities
•  Enthusiastic to work in a leading food service team.
•  Clean and tidy appearance.
•  Flexible attitude to work.
•  Good timekeeping.
•  Good understanding of written and verbal English.
Physical/Special Requirements
•  Due to the age and layout of the college, there are a number of

steep staircases and areas of restricted access

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Issued by Department Head

…………Iain Sutherland……Name

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…Signature

…………15.08.2025……….Date

Accepted and Understood by Postholder   …………………………………….Name

…………………………………….Signature

…………………………………….Date

This job description will be reviewed periodically when additions and amendments may be made.

Job Description Butlers Assistant 2025