Job Reference
1116-25
Date Posted
Thursday 18 September 2025
Application Closing Date
Sunday 5 October 2025 at 11.59pm
Location
Preston Campus
Salary
per annum pro rata. + Real Living Wage Adjustment of up to £1221 per annum pro-rata
Basis
Part Time Term Time
Contract Type
Indefinite
Job Category / Type
Professional Services
School / Service
Commercial Services and Customer Relations
Hours
30.00 hours per week
Interview Date
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Job details
When you work for the University of Lancashire, you'll be part of a thriving community of talent that's united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.
About the role:
We are looking for a Catering Assistant to work as part of a vibrant and hard working team who provide an efficient and courteous service to our customers; ensuring everyone is treated in a friendly and helpful manner. The successful candidate will make an active contribution to and support the improvement of the student experience whilst encouraging loyalty to the service.
About you:
We are looking for someone with great communication and interpersonal skills who has GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. if you have barista skills including an understanding of coffee types, latte art and experience of producing basic barista drinks this would be an advantage. Don't worry if you don't have though - we will train you
Additional information:
This is a permanent role and is term-time only, which means that you will only be working for 40 weeks of the year (during term time). We will require flexibility across the week during term time (including weekends) but it means that you are not required to work during the vacation periods. Your pay will be spread across the year which means that you will be paid the same salary every month whether it is term time or vacation.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.