Catering Services Assistant 22.5 hours
Location Wolverhampton Campus Faculty/Department Estates and Facilities Contract Type Permanent Salary £24,309 pa (pro-rata for part time) Closing Date 22/03/2026 Job Reference 14722 Documents
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Experience working within food service and/or hospitality area would be an advantage as well as experience of working in a Coffee Shop or Customer service environment, but training will be provided.
Awareness of good food hygiene practices is essential with Basic Food Hygiene qualification or equivalent required. Till experience together with being able to offer exceptional customer care is desirable within our multi-faceted facilities. Basic kitchen experience would be desirable.
A flexible attitude to the needs of the business and to work flexible hours in line with business requirements.
Catering Services Assistant - Band UW2 Contract: Permanent. Contracted hours: 22.50 hours per week, 5 days per week, 42 weeks per year
Location: University of Wolverhampton - Various Campus Outlets – Wolverhampton
The minimum annual leave entitlement starts at 30 days (depending on contracted week pro-rota) inclusive of the 8 standard UK bank holidays. In addition to bank holidays, extra concessionary days are also provided each year (a minimum of four) for the extended University closure around some UK public holidays. We offer a pension scheme.
We operate a number of family friendly policies to support our employees in achieving a work-life balance. Our policies for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay, all support our employees and are all aligned with statutory eligibility.
We have partnered with an external organisation to offer staff great range of discounts on: travel booking, high street vouchers, cinema tickets, day out leisure activities and your day-to-day spending.
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Flexible Working
We recognise the value of flexible working arrangements and are open to discussion wherever possible.
Your Benefits:
Competitive salaries
Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme.
Long Service Recognition – £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
Free Will Writing Service – Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
IT & Mobile Discounts – EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) & software discounts.
Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing
Wellbeing and Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
Eyecare Support – Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
Flu Vouchers – Free flu vaccinations for staff.
Paycare Health Benefit Plan – Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.
Valuing You:
Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
Flexible & Agile Working – Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
Free On-site Parking – available across campuses.
Cycle Benefits Scheme – Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
Tusker Electric Vehicle Scheme – Electric cars via salary sacrifice.
Employee Discounts – Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
Travel Discounts – Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.
Training and Development
Staff Network and Inclusion – Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
Library Access – Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
Staff Scholarship Scheme – Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level.
Leadership and Management Development – Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.