General 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

General Assistants are responsible for supporting a professional, responsive and efficient catering service for students, staff and visitors, ensuring that food production is presented, served, replenished to an exceptional standard and in line with standard operating procedures. The post holder will also assist with day-to-day cleaning of kitchen and catering equipment, receipt and storage of goods, checking and signing for deliveries.

Catering team members will be expected to adopt and promote a flexible approach to working, and to undertake any or all the tasks outlined below regardless of their designated shift.

Specific Role Information

We have 3 positions available across our Catered Colleges with various shift patterns available.

25 hours per week x 32 weeks a year (Term Time Only) based at Trevelyan College

35 hours per week x 32 weeks a year (Term Time Only) based at Van Mildert College

35 hours per week x 52 weeks a year based at Grey College. This role is fixed term for 20 months

Please note, you may be required to work in other locations 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 Recruitment Open Day on

Wednesday 2 September. You will receive an invitation via email containing full details, 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,

please contact the Operations Directorate Recruitment Team

would be happy to speak to you: .

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