Food Services Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are seeking a Food Services Assistant to join our Front of House team in the College cafeteria.
Tasks will include cashiering and serving food in the cafeteria, ensuring the highest of standards is provided to Fellows, students, staff and guests.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a busy food service environment and hold a basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
You should also have:
- An NVQ Level 1 in Catering & Hospitality (Food & Drink Service)
- Knowledge of food presentation
And be:
- Friendly with the ability to work in harmony with colleagues
- Flexible in attitude and have a positive approach to work
- Clean, tidy and presentable
- Accurate with good attention to detail
Salary: £22,071 per annum (inclusive of bonus) plus benefits
Contract type: Permanent, full time, average of 37.5 hours per week, to be worked on a rota including weekends and evenings
We offer:
- 32 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays and Christmas closure period)
- Car parking (when available)
- Pension
- Meals on duty
- Healthcare cash plan
- Bonuses
Application Process:
Applications should be made to arrive as soon as possible on the form provided on our website.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,071.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Food Services Assistant roles across King's College Cambridge's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,071 - £22,071 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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