Permanent

Catering Assistant

Manpower UK

Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, OX1 3TJ

Up to £27382 per annum

Posted: 18 June 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Closing date: 17 July 2026

Ref: BBBH233407

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About the Role

Manpower UK seeks a permanent Catering Assistant for a college in Oxfordshire, paying up to £27,382 per annum. This full-time position involves rotational shifts starting at 6.30am/7.30am or 12pm/1pm, working 40 hours weekly across five days including weekends. The role focuses on food and beverage activities such as cooking, presentation, and delivery from the Café and Pizza Bar. Responsibilities include regularly checking preparation and delivery spaces, monitoring service standards, and maintaining top cleanliness levels. A full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential. The overall objective is to deliver excellent service to all users while upholding hygiene and quality.

Manpower Recruitment are looking for a Full Time Food and Beverage Assistant on a Permanent basis, for an established College in Oxford City Centre.

Shifts are on rotation and could start at 6.30am/7.30am for early shifts and 12pm/1pm for the later shift. Working days would be 5/7 days including weekends working 40hrs per week.

The role is paying £27382pa

Ideally the Candidate will have a Full UK driving licence but not essential.

Overall Objective

To participate in the food and beverage activities including cooking, food presentation and delivery (Café and Pizza Bar). Regularly checking of food preparation and delivery spaces, monitor the standards of food and beverage delivery to ensure the provision of the highest levels of cleanliness and service to all users. This role is part of the Food andamp; Beverage team.
Duties andamp; Responsibilities

Preparation of assigned dishes (when in Pizza Bar and café)
Correct use of equipment, materials and foodstuff to meet both Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations
Prepare meals and assist with counter service duties in the Bar
Clean equipment and work areas to meet laid down standards of cleanliness and hygiene
Provide a professional service for all service users
Observe all food hygiene policies and procedures
When the cafe is closed, assist with food service in the main dining hall, SCR, Bar and all other food and beverage service areas.
Guide casual staff in their duties.

It is a requirement of this position that the holder undertakes training as directed by the Food andamp; Beverage Manager.
If interested please get in contact with a Manpower representative.

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

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