Catering Assistant Full-Time

Sidney Sussex College, is seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant reporting to the Hall Manager. This post offers an exciting opportunity to work within a professional catering operation at the forefront of raising the overall standards of the food and service to the highest level.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a passion for delivering a high standard of customer care. Applicants should have a friendly flexible working attitude, good communication skills and a willingness to learn new skills.

This is a permanent, full-time post averaging 40 hours per week which will normally be worked across a 2 week shift system including evening and weekend working. There is a need for flexibility to meet unpredictable operational demands on the College. The salary is £27,976 gross per annum.

Availability is required for the rota set out below.

Week 1 Monday 13.30 - 22.00 Tuesday 13.30 - 22.00 Wednesday 13.30 - 22.00 Thursday Off Friday 13.30 - 22.00 Saturday 10.00 - 18.30 Sunday 13.30 - 22.00 Week 2 Monday 7.30 - 16.00 Tuesday Off Wednesday 7.30 - 16.00 Thursday 7.30 - 16.00 Friday 7.30 - 16.00 Saturday Off Sunday Off

Benefits include an annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme provided by the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), free College meals when on duty and free College gym. The College is also closed over the Christmas period.

In order to apply, please complete and submit an application form with a covering letter outlining your suitability to HR@sid.cam.ac.uk by the closing date below.  Alternatively applications can by posted to the HR Department at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge CB2 3HU.

The closing date for applications is midday Monday 20 April 2026.  Any offer of appointment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, verification of identity and qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK.

Sidney Sussex College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes diversity amongst its students, staff, Fellows and visitors, recognising the particular contributions to the achievements of the College’s mission that can be made by individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experience.