Café Assistant

Café assistants work in one of our nine thriving cafes which are located across Durham University Campus. As a Café Assistant, you will be working part of a team to provide students, colleagues, and guests with a courteous, professional, friendly, and efficient catering service. Working as part of the catering team you will ensure that Retail Outlets are set up to an exceptional standard and remain clean, tidy and a safe working environment. Washing up is completed as part of the role, this will include the use of an automatic dishwasher, and after service, all food areas are cleared and cleaned. Working in a catering environment requires an element of physical manual handling which can include lifting and transporting food and catering equipment, including heavy plates and cutlery. We will require you to be punctual, flexible, and willing to work variable shift patterns, including evenings and weekends.

• 30 hours per week x 52 weeks a year, working any 5 days from 7 including weekends. The role is based at Maiden Castle Cafe & Clubroom, but you may be required to work in any location to meet business needs.
• 30 hours per week x 27 weeks per year, working any 5 days from 7 including weekends. The role is based at Small Island Cafe in Bill Bryson Library, but you may be required to work in any location to meet business needs.