University of Cambridge
IFM Catering Assistant (Part Time)
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IFM Catering Assistant (Part Time)
Applications are invited for the post of Part-Time Catering Assistant. The successful candidate will join the catering team at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) which is based in West Cambridge.
Playing a key role in providing catering services to the staff and visitors, the role-holder will assist in providing light refreshments, including breakfast and lunch, for all people working, studying and visiting the IfM. You will also set up and clear down for all functions taking place in the building.
Previous experience of working in a catering environment would be desirable but we do require the successful candidate to have a Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering certificate as well as experience in a customer-facing role. In addition to this, you will also need to have experience of handling card transactions, cashing up and some basic cooking skills.
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This is a term-time only position (aligned to the University of Cambridge's terms), but additional hours may be required to be worked on occasions outside of term-time to support large events or to provide cover for annual leave.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
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The closing date for applications is Monday 27 July 2026.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to the HR Office in the first instance on hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk or 01223 332615.
Please quote reference NM50243 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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