Catering Assistant (JBB) (UCSPL)

at  Plymouth University

University Commercial Services Plymouth Ltd’s (UCSPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of The University of Plymouth. UCSP’s vision is to enrich the experience of the students, staff and wider community. We aim to create a financially sustainable and professional service, which currently includes Early Years Education and Care, Retail Catering, Hospitality and Events.
UCSP Ltd are looking to recruit a Catering Assistant based in the JBB Café at the University of Plymouth’s north campus near Derriford, located in the John Bull Building. Under the direction of the Unit Lead and as a member of the catering operations team, you will provide routine activities to assist in the delivery of a customer focused, cost effective and efficient retail catering service.
You will contribute your skills and maintain the excellent customer service in a busy and popular unit whilst supporting the financial needs of the unit with good upselling techniques, ensuring minimum wastage.

We offer:

• Access to our Aviva Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution http://libray.aviva.com/aengs108d.pdf
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• 10% discount at our on-Campus Nursery
• Increased sickness benefits with length of service
• Training provided on successful appointment
• Access to the University of Plymouth’s Cycle to Work scheme
• Reduced membership cost to onsite gym and classes https://www.upsu.com/gym/
• Uniform provided

This is a part-time, term-time position working 25 hours per week, for 35 weeks a year on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave which is anticipated to be for approximately 12 months. Opportunities for additional overtime and/or flexible working available.
You will have experience of working in a customer service environment and have routine administration and financial understanding. A customer-focussed mind-set is essential and a drive to deliver on and exceed students, staff, and visitor’s expectations. A flexible approach to hours and work is essential, as is adaptability, whilst maintaining high standards and all times.
Key Requirements:

You should be able to demonstrate you have:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work alone or as part of a team
• Ability to cope under pressure, in a calm and efficient manner
• Previous sales experience in a similar environment
• Good interpersonal skills

For an informal discussion, please contact Daniel Smith via Email Daniel.Smith@plymouth.ac.uk. We are unable to accept CV’s and full applications will be required.
Interviews are likely to take place on Thursday 12th September 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
We regret that there is no opportunity to work from home in this position.
The appointed candidate would be employed by University Commercial Services Plymouth Ltd and would therefore be subject to their terms and conditions of employment.
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