University of Essex Campus Services - Essex FoodOur Colchester Campus is a compact 'high street' with a number of busy restaurants, cafes and food outlets located in Squares 3, 4, 5 and 6 at the heart of campus. We pride ourselves on our professional and courteous customer-led service to students, staff and visitors at our cafes, restaurants and food outlets. The cornerstone of Essex Food is offering nutritious, value for money food while treating our customers and staff with respect.Essex Food is an expanding business who are now looking to recruit two individuals to join the Porters and Stores team on either a 52 or 28 week contract.Duties of the RoleThe key duties of the post holders will be to receive and store food, consumables and chemicals in the catering service, transport food stores within the department and maintain agreed stock levels, ensuring correct storage and rotation in various locations. Responsibilities will also include assisting with stock take, keeping food records, assisting with the cleaning of the stock room and kitchens and taking in deliveries.Skills and qualifications requiredThe successful candidate will ideally hold a basic food hygiene certificate or equivalent and will have previous experience of working within a similar role.Good communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team whilst prioritising tasks, excellent attention to detail and a flexible approach to work are all essential for this post.To comply with Health and Safety regulations, any offer of employment will be made subject to satisfactory University Food Handling health clearance by the University Occupational Health service.Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone (01206 876559).*Further detail: Porter/Stores jobpack*More information: Working for UECSThis recruitment campaign is being administered by the University of Essex on behalf of University of Essex Campus Services Ltd, a wholly owned company of the University. Some aspects of the information provided on this recruitment website may not apply to this appointment.