Food Service Assistant

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Job Reference LUM617/2951

Apply for this job Number of Positions Requested: 1 Contract Type: LEG - Fixed Term - Part Time Working Weeks / Fixed Term Dates: 26/02/2027 Salary: £25,948 per annum, pro rata Working Hours: 32.5 City/Town: Leeds Closing Date: 12/11/2026 Job Category: Food Services Group Member: Luminate Education Group / Business Support Campus: Leeds Conservatoire

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave: 
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About the Role

32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday however some evening and weekend work will be required

Are you looking for a varied and rewarding role in a friendly, fast-paced environment? We are seeking a Food Service Assistant to join our catering team, helping to deliver high-quality food and excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive team where you will play an important role in creating a positive dining experience for our students, staff, and visitors.

You will assist with food preparation, serving meals, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness, and ensuring a welcoming and efficient service for all customers.

Based at Leeds Conservatoire which is easily accessible and close to the city's transport links, shops, and amenities. 

*Actual salary for 32.5 hours per week is £22,792.16 per annum.

What You Will Do

• To ensure the customers are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded.

• To project a willing and helpful attitude to customers at all times, seek appropriate knowledge of food items, and keep service areas clean and fully stocked.

• To work within the kitchen area to support the chef preparing light dishes such as wraps, sandwiches, fruit and yoghurt pot, paninis and salads etc

• To work alongside the Bar and Catering Manager to order stock items and ensure FOH displays are accurate. 

• Stock & clean vending machines.

• Use of an EPOS till.

• To maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the café and cooking areas, including washing up and cleaning of equipment.

• To ensure food safety requirements are adhered to at all times and all due diligence records are completed accurately.

• Any other duties that are specific to the department.

• Ability to participate in evening/weekend work as required.

About You

• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

• Ability to work well with others.

• Be thorough and pay attention to details.

• Be flexi