Catering Assistant - Subway or Costa Coffee (Part Time) at University of Nottingham

Your role as a Catering Assistant (Costa Coffee or Subway): 

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking people, who take pride in their work and enjoy working in fast paced Catering Environments and who have excellent customer service skills to join our team. 

Working within either at our busy Costa Coffee or Subway store, main duties for this role will include the preparation and service of a wide range of speciality food and drink items, understanding and adhering to all quality standards, formulas and procedures, clearing tables, using the till and general cleaning within the unit; providing excellent customer service at all times. 

As a member of our team, you will be the face of a global brand and have a positive and energetic approach and be a colleague that the team look forward to working with and building strong relationships with others to accomplish tasks and shared goals. You will have a keen eye for detail and aim to deliver exceptional operational service and standards at all times and particularly in demanding and busy service times. 

This winning attitude and ability to make delicious sandwiches quickly and efficiently will make you a key member of the team and the reason why customers keep coming back. Experience of working in a similar customer facing environment is essential for this role.

Further details about the duties and responsibilities can be found on the attached job role profile.

Available positions:

These are permanent positions which will attract 20% uplift allowance pay for any hours worked at the weekend, view details of each position below:

Post 1 – Hours of work are 14 per week, (includes 2 shifts/7 hours per week to be arranged mainly Saturday and Sunday) working on a rotation basis between the hours of 7.00am and 7.30pm, on a permanent fractional contract working during term time only on a 33 weeks of the year basis. Flexibility to work a range of shifts will be required.

Post 2 – Hours of work are 10 per week, (includes 2 shifts/5 hours per week to be arranged mainly Monday to Friday) working on a rotation basis between the hours of 7.00am and 7.30pm, on a permanent fractional contract working during term time only on a 33 weeks of the year basis. Flexibility to work a range of shifts will be required.

What’s in it for you? 

• Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry-recognised qualifications.
• Personal and Career Development support, and opportunities for career progression. 
• An excellent holiday allowance. For 52 weeks contract 27 days pro-rata plus bank holidays and closure days. For staff on fractional contracts- working during university term times: paid leave will be during Christmas, summer and Easter. 
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support. 
• Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes.
• Staff Networks, and wellbeing activities and state of the art sports facilities. 
• Permanent rolling contract/position working either during term time or on a 52 weeks of the year basis. 
• Uniform provided plus the tools you need to do a great job.
• Free on-site parking on weekends and during weekdays between 4.30pm and 9.30am (staff parking schemes available).

Successful candidates for these positions will be expected to attend statutory training courses within 6 months of commencing employment and any refresher training required as part of the role. The Estates and Facilities have planned training courses throughout the year and there is an option to attend either total of 5 days during a typical week, Monday to Friday or total of 4 days which are arranged on a set weekend dates, Saturday and Sunday, within the year. Further details will be given at the interview.