Food Service Assistant

Within the Catering Services department, exciting opportunities have arisen for reliable hard-working individuals who wish to develop food production and customer service skills.

As well as hands on food production, the successful applicant will undertake a range of duties, including setting up food service counters and cabinets, dishwashing, laying and clearing tables, serving meals at the counter, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness in food service and dining areas.

Good people skills are essential as is the ability to engage proactively with customers and to have a positive can-do attitude.

The Role Holder (RH) must ensure compliance with all aspects of health and safety and food hygiene standards and adherence to the relevant legislation, as well as the universities codes of practice.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to (Susan Taylor), email: , Tel: .

Please see below for full breakdown of hours available -

36.25 hours per week, typical shifts, 06:30-14:15, 09:00-17:15 and 12:30-20:15, 5 days from 7.

30 hours per week, as above, 5 days from 7.

20 hours per week, mainly evenings/weekends over 3 or 4 days, usually no later than 21:00

18 hours per week, mainly evenings/weekends over 3 or 4 days, usually no later than 21:00

Please indicate in your application the position you are applying for.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on .

Employees of the Universityhave access to a wide range of staff benefitsincluding:

• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
• Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employercontributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking whereappropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes andsubsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmesfor staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedInLearning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme

Applications areparticularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic(BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-representedin professional posts at the University.

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who weare and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed tocreating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in ourparticipation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan,Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian,minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabledpeople.

School/Unit: Residential and Business Services