Catering Assistant x 5, Estates & Facilities (CMP329M)
Catering Assistant x 5, Estates & Facilities (CMP329M)
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team working together to deliver catered events. There may also be shifts available in our catering outlets across campus.In this role you will join the team working together to deliver the catering required at events especially during graduation week (Monday 29 June 2026 to Friday 3 July 2026), when you must be available to work.The main areas of work will be our event venues, Elphinstone Hall, The Linklater Rooms and The Kings College Centre and also possibly in our outlets in the food court in the Student Union, and our cafes on the Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill campuses.
Job Description
Campus Services is committed to offering customers high quality food and service and requires commitment and a high level of customer care from all its team members.
You will be required to provide high quality work and ensure the highest standards of service are delivered and maintained. You will also need to demonstrate a positive attitude to further training and professional development, and a flexible approach to location of work and the tasks involved.
The successful candidate should have previous catering experience, preferably in the table service of food & drink as well as from a catering counter. They will work well both independently and as part of a team, be well organised and able to use their initiative. They will have good communication and customer service skills and be able to work effectively under pressure at peak trading times.
Hours of Post: Guaranteed Minimum Hours Contract (20hrs per annum)
Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 1, £13.45 per hour.
Informal enquiries should be made to Kate Quinn, Operations Manager, e-mail: kate.quinn@abdn.ac.uk.
This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: CMP329M
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 13 May 2026.
The Directorate of Estates and Facilities embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.
Please Note
If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.