Catering Assistant (30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am until 3pm, Term Time only)

An exciting opportunity to join our Catering team has become available.

We are looking for a Catering Assistant who will be responsible for providing effective and efficient high-quality service to university staff, students and associated commercial hospitality business activities. This is a hands-on role that requires high energy and a passion for the hospitality sector. You must work to a high standard, have attention to detail and most importantly take pride in your work.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Serve customers in a polite & friendly manner.
• To ensure high quality, customer focused provision of hot and cold food and beverages.
• Setting up the dining room in accordance with department standards.
• Compliance of the Department’s Food Safety System.
• Consistently delivering a professional and efficient service to our customers.
• Ensuring a professional and hygienic appearance.
• Ensuring cleaning and closing down procedures are carried out and documented.

The appointee will also be expected to:

• Be flexible to work in different locations on Campus
• Be prepared to help (Where possible) with special events i.e. Graduation, Open Days and Royal Visits.

Experience/Qualifications:

- Catering experience in a busy customer facing role

- Basic food preparation/handling experience

For further information about the University or to see full job description, please visit our website at www.harper-adams.ac.uk

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Matthew Thorpe via email to mthorpe@harper-adams.ac.uk 

Application Procedure:

Please apply online via the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk submitting your CV and a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role. Your personal statement should clearly demonstrate how your skills, experience, and achievements meet the requirements outlined in the person specification. Applications without a personal statement may not be considered. To be completed no later than midnight Sunday 6^th September 2026

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk

This position is not expected to meet the criteria required for the University to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applications from candidates who need sponsorship to work in the UK will be assessed in line with the requirements outlined in the recruitment documentation. All hiring decisions will follow the guidance set by UK Visas and Immigration.