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Catering and Hospitality Assistant @ University of East Anglia

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About this role

Salary on appointment will be £26,437 per annum pro rata (£12.71 per hour)

Join the team at UEA’s Sportspark and help deliver a great food and customer experience in one of the region’s busiest leisure destinations.

As a Catering & Hospitality Assistant, you’ll support the day-to-day operation of the Sportscafe, assisting with food preparation, service, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation. Working with both kitchen and front-of-house teams, you’ll help ensure food is prepared efficiently, served to a high standard, and that customers receive a welcoming experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes pride in great service, and works well as part of a supportive team. Additional hours may be available during busy periods.

Is this role for me?

We're looking for someone who:

Thrives in a busy, customer-focused environment Has previous experience in busy food-related outlet Understands the demands of food service operations Delivers excellent customer service Is enthusiastic, reliable, and a strong team player Is flexible and willing to support colleagues as needed

This part-time (32 hours per week, 0.8 FTE) post is available immediately on an indefinite basis. You will work 4 days out of 7, including a mix of daytime, evening, and weekend shifts. Regular evening and weekend working is required.

This post is based in the Sportsparkcafe, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, UK. The vacancy is not eligible for VISA sponsorship, and you will need to hold or be able to obtain the right to work in the UK to undertake this role.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 5 July 2026 The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Skills

Higher EducationAcademicHospitality, Retail, Conferences & EventsProfessional / Managerial / Support Services

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