Cafe Assistant


Company:	Durham University
Salary:	£24,479 - £24,479
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Durham, DH1 3LE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Sept 2026

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Summary

he Role

Café assistants work in one of our nine thriving cafes which are located across Durham University Campus.

As a Café Assistant, you will be working part of a team to provide students, colleagues, and guests with a courteous, professional, friendly, and efficient catering service. Working as part of the catering team you will ensure that Retail Outlets are set up to an exceptional standard and remain clean, tidy and a safe working environment. Washing up is completed as part of the role, this will include the use of an automatic dishwasher, and after service, all food areas are cleared and cleaned. Working in a catering environment requires an element of physical manual handling which can include lifting and transporting food and catering equipment, including heavy plates and cutlery.

We will require you to be punctual, flexible, and willing to work variable shift patterns, including evenings and weekends.

Specific Role Information

We have two positions available:

30 hours per week x 52 weeks a year, working any 5 days from 7 including weekends. The role is based at Maiden Castle Cafe & Clubroom, but you may be required to work in any location to meet business needs.

30 hours per week x 27 weeks per year, working any 5 days from 7 including weekends. The role is based at Small Island Cafe in Bill Bryson Library, but you may be required to work in any location to meet business needs.

How to Apply

We prefer to receive applications online. When you apply you need to submit a CV and you will be invited to attend our Open Day on

Wednesday 2 September 2026. Please contact us if you do not receive this.

We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates.

Who to contact for more information

If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role or if you are struggling to complete the application process, the Operations Directorate Recruitment Team will be happy to speak to you:

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