THE QUEEN’S COLLEGE

FURTHER PARTICULARS – JUNIOR COLLEGE BUTLER

The Queen's College is one of the oldest Colleges in Oxford University and is conveniently and prominently situated on Oxford's High Street. It was founded in 1341 and now consists of splendid 17th- and 18th-century buildings which replaced those of the medieval foundation. It has about 330 Undergraduates, 160 Graduates, and about 40 Fellows (in various categories-tutorial, professorial, research, etc.).

The College provides board and lodging for the majority of its students, both graduate and undergraduates, with meals provided on the main site, although the graduates have the option of self-catering as the graduate buildings have shared kitchens. A small number of Fellows live in College throughout the year. In addition to rooms for students and Fellows, the College maintains extensive library facilities, seminar and meeting rooms, music rooms, common rooms, and many other facilities to support the academic and cultural life of the College.

Catering provided by the College includes breakfast, lunch and dinner for Fellows in the Senior Common Room and breakfast, lunch and dinner for students in Hall. We also supply meals to members of staff. Undergraduates in the Florey and Cardo Buildings have breakfast provided on site. There are also regular formal dinners or banquets in Hall as well as dinners in the Memorial Room, Magrath room and other common rooms throughout the year. In addition, especially during the Easter and summer vacations, there is an active conference business, including the provision of full board to a high standard and banquet catering as required.

More information about the College may be found on our website at

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. To assist in the preparation of the Senior Common Room services in the College

2. To serve meals, snacks and beverages to the standards required by the Butler and CateringManager

3. To prepare and serve alcoholic and soft beverages in accordance with the 2003 Licensing Act

4. To deal with customers at all times in a friendly and helpful manner

5. To be able to explain to customers the name and ingredients of each dish prepared on site (this will be explained in advance)

6. To clear tables as required

7. To stock and replenish food, drink and crockery as required

8. To pass on customer comments and feedback to your manager

9.To assist in hospitality services, including buffets, beverages and similar to the required standards

10.To assist in wash up operations

11.To accept delivery of goods and sign for them if required to do so

12.To be willing to work with all kinds of food e.g. meats, poultry, fish

13.To be present in the work place at critical times food service times

14.To carry out any other reasonable request made by a senior member of staff

Occasional duties:

  1. To undertake training as and when required
  2. To attend staff meetings as required

Hygiene, Health and Safety

It is your responsibility:

1. To carry out any of any duties assigned to you in a safe and responsible manner

2. To keep written records as instructed

3. To complete control sheets, e.g. hot and cold holding temperatures and cleaning schedules

4. To report any accidents to your line manager

5. To maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness at all times; and to follow hygienic methods of working

6. To comply with College statutory regulations concerning Hygiene, Health & Safety

7. To undertake the required cleaning duties of catering equipment, walls, floors, fixtures and fittings

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and you may be required to carry out alternative tasks as instructed to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Catering Department.

Person specification:

  • experience in food service preferable
  • well presented
  • Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred, but not essential)
  • knowledge of Health and Safety (preferred, but not essential)
  • effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • proactive and self-motivated attitude to work
  • a positive ‘can do’ attitude
  • enjoy interacting with customers
  • experience of working in a team

Hours of work:

The hours will be 39 per week. Shifts may occasionally involve weekends and Bank Holidays. In order to maintain an efficient service at all times, the successful incumbent will need to be flexible and adapt to the changing priorities and demands of the business to meet customer needs.

Salary:£15,984 per annum

Holiday:Holiday entitlement is 26 days per annum plus Bank Holidays. Some Bank Holidays may be regarded as normal working days and may need to be taken at a later date. Some set holidays must be taken when the catering department is closed.

Other benefits:

  • membership of contributory pension scheme
  • uniform provided
  • meals on duty

Applications:

Letters of application, together with a curriculum vitae, and the names of two referees, should be addressed to the Domestic Bursar’s Secretary and sent to

If you do not wish The Queen’s College to contact your referees at this stage, please make it clear in your application.

Please note that two references for these posts are essential – one of which must be from your most recent employer

The Queen's College is an equal opportunities employer.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Wednesday, 23rd March 2016.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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