Catering Assistant Part-Time

Sidney Sussex College is seeking to appoint a Part-Time Catering Assistant (20 hpw) 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, part-time post averaging 20 hours per week which will normally be worked across a 2-week shift system as set out below (subject to operational requirements of the college). The salary is £14,407.50 gross per annum.

Week 1 Monday 11.00 – 15.30 Tuesday 11.00 – 15.30 Wednesday 17.30 – 22.00 Thursday Off Friday 17.30 – 22.00 Saturday 11.00 – 15.30 Sunday 17.30 – 22.00 Week 2 Monday Off Tuesday 11.00 – 15.30 Wednesday 17.30 – 22.00 Thursday 17.30 – 22.00 Friday 17.30 – 22.00 Saturday Off Sunday Off

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

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.  Sidney Sussex College wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in our Equal Opportunities Policy.  This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010.  Please complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form to help us understand the diversity of our job applicants. Completing this form is voluntary. The information provided will be kept confidential.  None of the information you provide will be linked to your application.

The closing date for applications is midday Monday 21 September 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.