Catering Assistant UCSPL

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Description:

University Commercial Services Plymouth Ltd's (UCSPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of The University of Plymouth. UCSP’s vision is to enrich the experience of the students, staff and wider community. We aim to create a financially sustainable and professional service, which currently includes Early Years Education and Care, Retail Catering, Hospitality and Events. UCSP Ltd are looking to recruit an individual to a Catering Assistant role based at ‘The Bistro’ at Plymouth Science Park, a vibrant and thriving community located in the North of the city, near Derriford Hospital. We are excited to start a new and exciting venture between UCSP Ltd, The University of Plymouth and Plymouth Science Park to open and operate a café in a unique setting serving local, fresh and sustainable produce. Under the direction of the Unit Lead and as a member of the catering operations team, you will provide routine activities to assist in the delivery of a customer focused, cost effective and efficient retail catering service. You will contribute their skills and maintain the excellent customer service in a busy and popular unit whilst supporting the financial needs of the unit with good upselling techniques, ensuring minimum wastage. We offer increased annual leave and sickness benefits with length of service and employer pension contributions of 5%. This is a full-time position working 37 hours a week, for 52 weeks a year on a permanent basis. You will have experience of working in a customer service environment, and have routine administration and financial understanding. A customer-focussed mind-set is essential and a drive to deliver on and exceed students, staff and visitor’s expectations. A flexible approach to hours and work is essential, as is adaptability and the ability, whilst maintaining high standards and all times. You should be able to demonstrate they have: Effective verbal and written communication skills Able to work alone or as part of a team Ability to cope under pressure, in a calm and efficient manner Previous sales experience in a similar environment Good interpersonal skills For an informal discussion, please contact Daniel Smith via email Daniel.Smith@plymouth.ac.uk. We are unable to accept CV’s and full applications will be required. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. Interviews will be held week commencing 1st August 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. The appointed candidate would be employed by University Commercial Services Plymouth Ltd and would therefore be subject to their terms and conditions of employment. For further details and how to apply, please clickhere. Job Description

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£18,326 per annum - UCSPL Band A

Package:

Permanent, Full-time

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

Hospitality and Events.

UCSP Ltd are looking to recruit an individual to a Catering Assistant role based at ‘The Bistro’ at Plymouth Science Park, a vibrant and thriving community located in the North of the city, near Derriford Hospital. We are excited to start a new and exciting venture between UCSP Ltd, The University of Plymouth and Plymouth Science Park to open and operate a café in a unique setting serving local, fresh and sustainable produce.

Under the direction of the Unit Lead and as a member of the catering operations team, you will provide routine activities to assist in the delivery of a customer focused, cost effective and efficient retail catering service.

You will contribute their skills and maintain the excellent customer service in a busy and popular unit whilst supporting the financial needs of the unit with good upselling techniques, ensuring minimum wastage.

We offer increased annual leave and sickness benefits with length of service and employer pension contributions of 5%.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours a week, for 52 weeks a year on a permanent basis.

You will have experience of working in a customer service environment, and have routine administration and financial understanding. A customer-focussed mind-set is essential and a drive to deliver on and exceed students, staff and visitor’s expectations. A flexible approach to hours and work is essential, as is adaptability and the ability, whilst maintaining high standards and all times.

You should be able to demonstrate they have:

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Able to work alone or as part of a team

Ability to cope under pressure, in a calm and efficient manner

Previous sales experience in a similar environment

Good interpersonal skills

For an informal discussion, please contact Daniel Smith via email Daniel.Smith@plymouth.ac.uk

. We are unable to accept CV’s and full applications will be required.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews will be held week commencing 1

st

August 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

The appointed candidate would be employed by University Commercial Services Plymouth Ltd and would therefore be subject to their terms and conditions of employment.

For further details and how to apply, please click here

Job Description

A8878

£18,326 per annum - UCSPL Band A

18326

Professional/Support Services

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Permanent, Full-time

37

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk