Catering Assistant

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service in a dynamic catering environment? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the samefrom crafting the perfect latte to supporting fine dining events? Were looking for a Catering Assistant to join our friendly team at Craiglockhart Campus . This is a hands-on, customer-facing role that requires adaptability, attention to detail, and ideally, a background in catering or hospitality. Our Benefits We are committed to providing a wide range of benefits including: Minimum of 41 days annual leave (including 10 fixed holidays at Easter and Christmas) and the option to purchase additional annual leave Employer pension contributions of 17.6% A wide range of learning and development opportunities Opportunity to join our staff inclusion and support networks Access to our benefits platform Vivup which includes huge range of discounts across the UKs major retailers, health care discounts and Cycle to Work What Youll Be Doing Serving meals, snacks, and refreshments to students, staff, and visitors Supporting a variety of events including weddings, conferences, and corporate functions Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety Operating Tills Preparing and serving barista-style drinks Ensuring compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations Youll work a range of daily 7-hour shifts between 7:30am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, to support our core business. However, as this is a 5 over 7 contract, you may be asked to work evenings and weekends on occasion, with notice. Flexibility is key, and you may also be asked to work at other campuses to meet departmental needs. About the Team Our Property and Facilities team delivers a first-class service to over 1,500 staff and 15,000 students across Edinburgh Napier University. Were committed to continuously improving our service for customers, staff, and visitors. Alongside day-to-day catering, we also support large-scale business and hospitality events throughout the year. What Were Looking For Experience in catering or food service in a busy environment Excellent communication and customer service skills High standards of personal hygiene and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Flexibility to cover holidays, absences, and special events Barista training or willingness to learn Additional Information: Permanent full time - 5 over 7 days (flexible shifts including weekends) Grade 2 23,350 - 26,093 + a flexibility incentive supplement of 3% Closing date: 10 th September Interviews: 26 th September Edinburgh Napier is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Diversity Champion status. The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role on the Skilled Worker visa route. International applicants will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-08-27