Casual Food & Beverage Assistant Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
Food and Beverage Assistant
This is an exciting opportunity for a sociable & friendly individual who enjoys serving and
interacting with people to join the Hughes Hall team in this busy hands-on role.
Job Title Casual Food & Beverage Assistant
Location Hughes Hall, Cambridge CB1 2EW
Reporting to Food & Beverage Manager
Contract Type Zero Hours
Probation Period No Probation Period
Salary Range £10.90 per hour
Hours of Work Hours of work are variable and may fall between Monday to
Sunday
Annual Leave Your paid holiday entitlement will depend on the number of
hours you work and will be pro-rated on the basis of a full-time
entitlement of 25 days holiday plus public holidays during each
full holiday year
Pension Eligibility The College offers membership of a contributory pension
scheme with matched employer contributions up to 8%
Mental Health Peer
Support Programme
All staff members have access to the College’s Mental Health
Peer Support Programme, supporting Mind’s Mentally Healthy
Universities initiative
- Cycle purchase scheme
- Free on-site car parking (subject to availability)
The University of Cambridge’s oldest graduate college, Hughes Hall bears the name of its
founding Principal, Elizabeth Phillips Hughes. Established in 1885 as a women-only teaching
College, we now accept postgraduate students and mature undergraduates in all areas of
study and research, offering scholarships and bursaries targeted at new and continuing
students.
We are one of the most international colleges, bridging the academic and external worlds,
with an open and informal atmosphere. A distinctive aspect of college life at Hughes Hall is
an egalitarian culture where interaction and engagement between the senior membership
and students is open and encouraged; and everyone is allowed to walk on the grass!
A dynamic and progressive College, we have 56 Governing Body Fellows, 219 further Senior
Members from all walks of life, 874 full- and part-time postgraduates and 177 mature
undergraduates from more than 80 countries. Particularly distinctive is our “Bridge Fellows”
programme, which brings a diverse group of outstanding individuals from outside the
University into our Fellowship as full members of Governing Body. An oasis of calm and
quiet near the busy city centre, we provide a relaxing yet stimulating environment for study
and research. Hughes Hall is situated alongside Fenner’s Cricket Ground, just off the
cosmopolitan Mill Road.
We are focused on being an intellectual force at the centre of the University, concentrating
on translating research into impact and inter-disciplinary collaboration. We have strengths
in five subject areas, broadly in the Sciences and Social Sciences, where collaboration
between the academic and wider worlds thrives: Physical Sciences, Engineering and
Mathematics; Life Sciences; Business and Economics; Education and Social Sciences; and
Law. We have world-leaders in each of these fields developing dynamic communities of
interest within the College, with a reach far beyond our boundaries.
A determination to change the world for the better is realised through our Bridge initiative
which leverages the College’s multidisciplinary perspective, international nature, and
external focus to help turn brilliant ideas into lasting change. The Bridge at Hughes Hall
helps researchers build relevant skills and enables networking and matchmaking between
our academic community and external partners. It is structured around four themes, in
various stages of development, through which we aspire to have impact on societies and
engage our students: Global Health; The Future of Education; Environment and Energy; and
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data. The Bridge also supports our centres: the Centre for
Climate Change Engagement, Oracy Cambridge, Cambridge Governance Labs, and the
Cambridge Centre for Digital Innovation.
These hubs of academic and professional innovation are having a wide-reaching influence,
drawing global attention to Hughes Hall, and are one aspect of a large, vibrant, friendly, and
ambitious community dedicated to supporting one another in the pursuit of excellence,
using academic learning to bring about real change and growth in the world.
Our website contains further information about our history, people, work, and values.
Job Purpose
To work within the Catering team towards meeting the daily operational needs of the
Department, being ready to work in any area as required. The position is expected to focus
predominantly on front-of-house duties but will also involve all other departmental work
as required by the demands and staffing of each day. To take direction from the Food &
Beverage Manager on all matters involving Departmental Standards of Policy, Health and
Safety Policy, due diligence, and staff development/training.
- Provide support in the service of food and beverages. Some food preparation may
- Set up rooms and serve food according to the style and operation of the College and
- Set up tea/coffee stations for staff, visitors, and students.
- Ensuring that the service areas and fridges are kept supplied according to their
- To assist in the maintenance of all temperature records as required by the HACCP
- To assist in maintaining the agreed standard and cleanliness of the catering areas
- General washing up duties.
- To assist in ensuring that the Departmental Health and Safety and HACCP policies
- To undertake other duties required to achieve operational objectives.
General responsibilities
- Keeping the Food & Beverage Manager informed of all activities and any issues
- Being responsible for your own health and safety in the workplace.
- Fully complying with all the College’s policies including equality of opportunity and
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties to ensure the efficient running of the
department.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. The post-holder may be asked to take on
different tasks as required, and all employees are expected to work collaboratively to
support the overall work of the College.
All staff at Hughes Hall are expected to engage in continuing professional development, to
comply with the data protection legislation and to comply with College’s Staff Handbook,
Health & Safety Policy, and all relevant procedures.
Screening Check Requirements
We have a legal responsibility to ensure you are eligible to live and work in the UK. Note:
Sponsorship is not attached to this role. You will need a right to work in the UK, and you
will be required to demonstrate this.
Application Process
To submit an application for this vacancy, please complete the job application form.
You are also encouraged to complete the College’s Equality and Diversity Form. Hughes Hall
values diversity and is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. The College welcomes
expressions of interest and applications from candidates from all communities and a
diversity of backgrounds.
All documentation should be emailed to [email protected].
There is no closing date, candidates will be invited in to interview until the position is filled.
Interviews will be held at Hughes Hall, Cambridge. Please note that this is being run as a
rolling recruitment process. We will be assessing applications, shortlisting, and offering
interviews as the applications are received.
Data Protection
Any information given will be processed for employment selection and statistical purposes.
To understand how your personal data will be processed during the application process,
please see the Data Protection Statement for Job Applicants.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Food & Beverage Manager
Johnathan Stevens on [email protected]. If you have any questions about the
application process, please contact the HR Manager on [email protected].
