Catering Assistant

University of Leeds - Facilities Directorate - Catering Services

Location: Leeds

Salary: £23,742 to £24,215 per annum (plus meals) (Grade 2)

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 4th September 2025

Closes: 18th September 2025

Job Ref: FDCAT1048

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Working time: full time on a 5 days over 7 basis

Contract type: Ongoing

Interviews are expected to be held Friday 26th September. This role will be based on the university campus.

Do you know how to go the extra mile for customers? Are you customer focused and dedicated to providing an excellent service? Do you have understanding of the catering industry?

Providing customers with excellent service and quality fresh food is at the heart of what we strive to achieve in our Catering Services Team. You will be responsible for assisting in delivering an effective and efficient service in line with our division’s strategy and goals, assisting the smooth running of the catering service. You will provide on campus services for students, staff and visitors.

You will have knowledge of the catering industry, including food hygiene. You will be committed to providing excellent customer service and you will have the ability to move, count and record stock. You may be required to work at any of the areas within catering and conferencing, when there is a business requirement. Depending on the area this may involve taking sole responsibility for the day to day operation of a unit.

This role is full time on a 5 days over 7 basis. Flexibility will be required, with the requirement to work early mornings, evenings and weekends.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Robert Sewell, Retail Catering Operations Manager. Email: r.sewell@leeds.ac.uk