Job Description
About ARU:ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).ARUs research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UKs Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UKs leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK. About the role:Your can-do attitude will enable you to assist the Catering Operations Manager with food, beverage and hospitality services. You will provide catering for meetings and events, preparing simple food items, delivering food and beverages to meeting rooms, setting up for events, and keeping a clean hospitality preparation area. Youll take pride in providing a high-quality hospitality service. You will also work in our catering outlets, serving customers, operating tills, as well as working in the pot wash and unpacking deliveries. You will take pride in maintaining a clean and attractive environment for customers. Although a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, basic food preparation and till experience are desirable, a willingness to learn is more important. Were happy to offer full training, as well as opportunities for further development, including qualifications. Good communication skills and a strong customer focus are essential. Weve completed a full refurbishment of our main restaurant last August, so this is a really exciting time to join the team. Working hours will depend on the business so flexibility will be required. Shifts will vary between the hours of 7.30am and 6.30pm. This will be on a rota basis and notice will be given. In addition, occasional evening and weekend working will be required, for which advance notice will be given. What we offer: This position is part time for 18.5 hours a week. There are two positions available.We offer paid overtime in return for additional hours worked. We offer bank holidays off in addition to a generous holiday entitlement. If youre a keen worker, with a positive attitude, passion for food and great customer service, wed love to hear from you. Find out more about . We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our page for full details. We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Guidance Notes: For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.