About the role
This role is eligible for the Campus Services New Starter Bonus (£1,000) and Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus.
As a General Porter, you will support the smooth day-to-day operation of catering and hospitality services. Working as part of the wider team, you will help maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and customer service across all outlets and facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with room & event set-ups
- Handle deliveries & distribute stock
- Support stock storage & rotation procedures
- Maintain food safety & hygiene standards
- Clean kitchen, service, and work areas
- Help maintain a safe and compliant working environment
- Work flexibly across different areas based on business needs
- Collaborate with colleagues and managers to support a positive team culture
- Contribute to delivering an excellent experience for customers, staff, & visitors
This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who is flexible, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
About you
We are looking for a proactive and reliable individual who enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude and take pride in delivering high standards in everything they do.
You will bring:
- Experience working in a team-based role, ideally within a hospitality or service environment
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and customers
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly when handling stock and maintaining hygiene standards
- A flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and workloads
- A commitment to health, safety, and food hygiene practices and a willingness to undertake required training
You will also be dependable, approachable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. A willingness to learn, follow procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement will help you succeed in this role.
Further information
This role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis, 36.5 hours per week.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jonathan Bowker, Hospitality Operations Manager, on jpb55@bath.ac.uk, or Jane Hately, Recruitment and Staff Engagement Coordinator, on jh3809@bath.ac.uk. Please ensure that you submit your application through the University website.
To know more about the department please see Working in Campus Services
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