Bath Spa University
Kitchen Assistant 0.6 FTE
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Application Deadline: 26 July 2026
Department: Campus Life
Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park
Compensation: Grade 5 - Starting from £17,752.8 rising £19,801.20 per annum to Pro Rata £29,588 - £ 33,002
Description
You will support the day-to-day operation of the central kitchen, preparing and cooking food to high standards. The job supports all food preparation for hospitality and events.
About the Role
To support the kitchen team with the serving and preparation of food for all outlets. Cooking and preparing food to a high standard and quality using recipes. We have our own in-house range which involves food preparation for all outlets ordering these items. To Assist in the planning and delivery of events such as graduation, open days, weddings, summer schools, and conferences.
About You
- Food safety Qualification
- Experience of food prep, knowledge of allergens, and special diets
- Excellent Customer service skills
- Commercial Kitchen experience
- Teamwork & working under pressure evidence
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Additional Information
Grade 5 - Starting from £17,752.8 rising £19,801.20 per annum to Pro Rata £29,588 - £ 33,002
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Interview dates 10th and 12th August
You will be required to work evening and weekends for planned events, for which, overtime will be paid when in excess of contracted hours. Due to operational requirements, some flexibility of working hours will be required in order to meet business needs. The department can be open 7 days a week, and post holders will be required to work on a 5 out of 7 rotating pattern. Covering early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Advanced notice will be provided.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including:
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family-friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through an easy-to-use app
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For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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