Overview
We are seeking to appoint Hospitality Services Assistants to work in Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre’s popular Planet Café and new First Light Cafe. The post holder will play a vital role in the day to day running of our retail cafés.
Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement is one of the University of Manchester's Cultural Institutions and is dedicated to engaging audiences with the science, culture, and history of Jodrell Bank Observatory, the UK’s 32nd UNESCO World Heritage Site, via its extensive exhibitions and award-winning programme of education, events and festivals. The First Light Café seats 85 people indoors and 58 people outdoors, Planet Café seats 50 people indoors and 60 people outdoors.
Key duties
* Cafe, barista and delivered catering services as required
* Assisting with food preparation, stock control and storage
* Pot washing and table clearing
* Maintaining the required standards of professional presentation, safety and hygiene at all times
Requirements
* Experience of working in a café environment
* Food hygiene and allergen qualifications are essential
* Significant understanding of health & safety relevant to working in a café
* Excellent customer service and communication skills
* Good team worker, reliable and flexible
Details
* Part Time position, including weekend work available — 21 hours per week
* Occasional early morning and evening work involved
* Jodrell Bank is rurally located, 20 miles south of Manchester; applicants will need their own means of transportation
What you will get in return
* Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
Equal opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Important notices
* Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
* Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
Enquiries
Name: Gareth Dean, Catering Manager
Email: gareth.dean@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
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