Catering Assistant - Delivered Catering
- University of Nottingham
- United Kingdom, LND
- Jun 30, 2026
Job Description:
About the role/team:
Working with the Delivered Catering & Events Teams based at University Park - The main duties include the delivery and collection of buffets and beverages for a wide range of functions. You will be required to prepare equipment boxes for delivery, set up events, serve food & refreshments, clear tables, pot washing, providing excellent customer service at all times. The ideal candidate needs to have good organisational skills and some experience working in a similar fast-paced food service environment, but full training will be given. Due to the frequency with which the person will be required to drive a range of vehicles, including transit vans, a full, current driving licence is also essential for this role.
Experience of working in a similar fast paced food service environment and excellent customer service skills are required for this role. Due to the frequency with which the person will be required to drive a range of vehicles including transit vans between university sites Full UK Category B driving licence is required with no automatic-only restriction (code 78). Candidates must be able to drive manual cars and small vans.
Further details about the duties and responsibilities can be found on the attached job role profile.
Hours of work:
This is a permanent position offered on Full Time basis: (36.25 hours per week), 5 days out of 7 to be arranged working a range of shifts between 7.00am and 10.00pm including regular weekends. Flexibility will be required. This position is offered on a permanent basis.
What we offer-
· A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
· Excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rota where applicable), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
· Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
· Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job.
· Free on-site parking on weekends and between 4.30pm and 9.30am on weekdays.
· We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
· Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
· You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at interview. The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to our Estates Recruitment email at [email protected] Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities
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Job Description:
About the role/team:
Working with the Delivered Catering & Events Teams based at University Park - The main duties include the delivery and collection of buffets and beverages for a wide range of functions. You will be required to prepare equipment boxes for delivery, set up events, serve food & refreshments, clear tables, pot washing, providing excellent customer service at all times. The ideal candidate needs to have good organisational skills and some experience working in a similar fast-paced food service environment, but full training will be given. Due to the frequency with which the person will be required to drive a range of vehicles, including transit vans, a full, current driving licence is also essential for this role.
Experience of working in a similar fast paced food service environment and excellent customer service skills are required for this role. Due to the frequency with which the person will be required to drive a range of vehicles including transit vans between university sites Full UK Category B driving licence is required with no automatic-only restriction (code 78). Candidates must be able to drive manual cars and small vans.
Further details about the duties and responsibilities can be found on the attached job role profile.
Hours of work:
This is a permanent position offered on Full Time basis: (36.25 hours per week), 5 days out of 7 to be arranged working a range of shifts between 7.00am and 10.00pm including regular weekends. Flexibility will be required. This position is offered on a permanent basis.
What we offer-
· A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
· Excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rota where applicable), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
· Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
· Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job.
· Free on-site parking on weekends and between 4.30pm and 9.30am on weekdays.
· We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
· Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
· You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at interview. The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to our Estates Recruitment email at [email protected] Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities
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