UNIVERSITY CATERING

Catering at the University encompasses a broad and diverse range of business areas including retail outlets, catered halls, student bars, conferencing, events and hospitality.

There are many benefits to working at the University.

• 34 days holiday, including Christmas and New Year
• Generous pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• A strong commitment to personal and career development, as well as well-being and mental health.
• Annual salary review

To find out more about staff benefits, and working within catering at the University, visit our catering staff website www.umc-limited.co.uk

HospitalityOnCampus is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join it’s kitchen team as Hospitality and Events Commis Chef.
Undertaking food preparation, production and service within the HospitalityOnCampus team, the successful candidate will assist the delivery of a broad range of hospitality, events and dining across campus in support of internal and corporate business, ensuring that the agreed, highest attainable standards for hospitality and service are consistently delivered.

Working with the Head Chef, senior colleagues and the wider team, the post holder will assist with the preparation and delivery of services across the department, with a passion for quality food and high standards of hospitality, including provision for

• Catered conferencing and events
• Lunch services
• Dinners and banqueting
• Weddings
• Support to food-led outlets within the department

The successful application will assist with planned event deliveries to agreed timings and standards, including the running of dinner/banqueting service, fine dining and other events, working with front of house colleagues to ensure an efficient service which is to the agreed food presentation and quality standards, and which delivers the customer experience.
Applicants must have a Professional Cookery Qualifications to (minimum) City and Guilds 706/1. They must have the relevant technical culinary skills gained within a similar environment, as well as a working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations (including up to date Food Safety and Allergen Management), along with a good interpersonal team attitude and self-motivation. Good verbal and written communication skills, a natural positive attitude towards a busy/pressurised environment and the ability to work flexibly across the week to the requirements the business is essential to this role.
This is a full-time role, working 40 hours a week across 5 days out of 7, including evenings and weekends.