Food Service Assistant
The Vacancy
The Front of House team at Emmanuel College (known as ‘Emma’) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Food Service Assistant to work within the busy Catering Department. Headed up by the Front of House Manager, the team delivers excellent food service to a variety of customers in a traditional environment. The postholder, alongside other permanent and casual catering staff, will contribute to delivering an efficient, timely and professional service.
The successful applicant will have experience in a similar role. The postholder must ensure the highest possible standard of food service and have excellent interpersonal skills. They must be able to demonstrate that they are able remain calm and courteous, especially when under pressure, and to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team. As this is a front-of-house post, the post holder is expected to be smart and well-presented. Candidates must have good understanding of relevant Food Hygiene and Health and Safety policies and be willing to learn. Training will be provided.
The role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis (typically 40 hours per week on a shift rota). The rota includes some evening work, alternate weekend working, and two split shifts per week, for which an allowance is paid (included in above salary). Please see rota provided for details of current shift pattern.
In return, ‘Emma’ can offer, amongst other benefits:
- 33 days holiday (please note, in catering department fixed Easter, Summer, and Christmas closures)
- excellent contributory pension schemes
- Non-contractual Christmas bonus
- free lunch when working in College
- access to the college gym and swimming pool
- Employee Assistance Programme
- On-site parking
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 4 pm. Interviews are planned for week commencing 12th January 2026.
Emmanuel College is an equal opportunities employer. We have a policy of equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications are welcome regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or age.
The Company
Emmanuel College, affectionately known as ‘Emma’ is set in extensive, beautiful (yet peaceful) grounds, in central Cambridge. With a reputation as an inclusive, vibrant, and friendly community, Emma is home to around 700 students (under and postgraduate), 90 Fellows and 170 college staff and is managed, overall, by the Master, Bursar and Senior Tutor.
Being employed at Emma means being a part of long-standing College community, steeped in history and prestige.
The Benefits
Excellent Pension Schemes
Private Healthcare Options
Travel to Work Loan Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous Annual Leave
Free Lunch On-Site
On-Site Pool & Gym
Training & Development
Documents
Emmanuel College
St Andrew's St, Cambridge CB2 3AP
hr@emma.cam.ac.uk
01223 334222