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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)
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:
For informal enquires about the role, call 0191 334 3852.
Applications should be submitted by email to john.dorward@durham.ac.uk
The deadline for applications is 24th August 2025
Interviews are expected to be held on W/C 1ST of September 2025
The role encompasses the following areas of responsibility: reception and residential services, security, maintenance, and portering. Critically, the Reception Porters are the first point of call for student issues and incidents and emergencies out of hours.
The post holder will be part of a wider team working to provide cover for reception out of office hours, normally between the hours of 16:00 and 23:00 (Monday – Friday) and 08:45 – 23:00 (weekends) but can also be invited to cover daily shifts (08:00 – 16:00).
The post-holder will need to demonstrate an enthusiasm towards ongoing business development within the College’s operational model and will work flexibly, adapting quickly to change and contributing ideas for continuous improvement, as well as proactively engaging in formal and informal learning and development activities.
OVERVIEW
Reception Porter
Residential Business Manager
Grade
3
£13.25 per hour, with enhanced rates for hours worked after 8pm and on a Saturday and Sunday
Permanent
4 or 5 shifts per week, shifts include:
Monday – Friday
15:45-23:00
Saturday – Sunday
08:45-16:00 or
Benefits:
27 days annual leave plus statutory holiday and University customary days, pro rata.
Pension
St John’s College Group Personal Pension Plan
17 August 2025 – applications will be screened and invited for interview on an ongoing basis before that.
Expected interview date:
21 July 2022
See the full role specification - Reception porter.
Applications should be by letter or by email with accompanying CV and should contain the names, addresses, email details and telephone numbers of 2 referees. All documents should be posted or emailed to: marija.huljak@durham.ac.uk.
For an informal conversation, please contact Marija Huljak on marija.huljak@durham.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: 17 August 2025
Date for interview: 26 August 2025
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