Food and Drinks Service Assistant

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Food and Drinks Service Assistant

  • Location: Cambridge
  • Salary: £25918 - £28054 per annum + Plus excellent benefits per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 14 days ago

  • Sector: Customer Service
  • Contact: Melanie Bell
  • Contact Email: MBell@theonegroup.co.uk
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 05 October 2024
  • Job Ref: BBBH52476_1725543317

Do you have an interest in or have worked in the food and beverage or hospitality/events industry? Would you like to join one of Cambridge's oldest and most prestigious College's, working in lovely surroundings in a vibrant College campus? Yes? Then read on...
Your role is likely to include
To provide the highest level of practical food and drink service to the Fellows
and students of the College , and to all other events taking place in the
College.
*To maintain the standards, traditions and ambience of the dining areas and
function rooms in the College.
*To prioritise and complete daily tasks in an efficient manner.
*To set and clear dining rooms for use, as required.
*To undertake the day to day running of food service to those using the
Servery, and at times, supervise casual service staff in this area.
*To assist, as required, in the timely ordering and management of provisions
for the Servery.
*To supervise the smooth service of Formal Hall and direct the casual waiting
staff as required.
*To develop a basic working knowledge of the Formal Hall booking system
and till system.
*To assist in the care and safe keeping of the College silver.
*To assist in the recording of internal College charges.
*To assist in the preparation of conference rooms, and the service of
refreshments to conference delegates, and when required to provide AV / IT
support at a basic level.
*From time to time the post holder may be asked by the College to perform
any other duties appropriate to this post.

Ideally you will have the following skills and or experience
A knowledge and interest of a range of different food/drink methods and
customer service
An understanding of food safety legislation and its implementation
*An understanding of special dietary requirements e.g. allergens,
religious/cultural diets
Possession of a current basic level Hygiene Certificate, or willingness to
acquire one
*Of alcohol licence training, or the willingness to undertake training
*An ability to work in a busy service environment, including standing for long
periods and carrying substantial weights
*An ability to effectively communicate with others in the College, at all levels
*An appreciation of the importance of detail and a drive to get detail right
*A calm and positive disposition
*An ability to work accurately and efficiently when under pressure and to
effectively prioritise
*An ability to perform basic IT tasks such as; send and receive emails,
viewing the online Formal Hall booking system and operating the till system
*Diplomatic and discrete, with an awareness of the needs of others

Hours are part of a fixed and regular rota of 80 hours over 2 weeks, with a set day off every week and alternate weekends off.
Salary is £25918 to £28054 depending on experience
The College also offers a full range of excellent benefits including generous holidays and pension and free lunches whilst on shift a lunchtime

Please contact me for more details and to make an application