Catering Assistant (Readvertisement)

The Opportunity

USP Commercial Operations is looking for skilled and experienced hospitality professional to work in the newly established Coffee Shop.

If you are skilled and experienced hospitality professional we have an opportunity for you. We are seeking an enthusiastic and hands on Catering Assistant to provide excellent customer service in our coffee shop. You will be involved in the taking of orders, serving food, making coffees, clearing and cleaning. You will be working within the agreed guidelines and standards, on behalf of USP Commercial Operations.

Major Duties:

• To deliver the agreed standards and quality of food, and to implement recommendations from USP Commercial on service and quality through the Units Manager direction.
• Operating the day to day operations in accordance with Legislative requirements and University Financial Regulations.
• Be responsibility for supporting the Team Leader in the customer service and continual presentation of the outlets.
• Dealing with customers, customer orders, delivery of foods and beverages and clearing away.
• Cleaning the units, counters and equipment, washing up and assisting where requested within the units,
• Handling of cash and other payment methods and balancing the shift income with the electronic reports. Reconciling the income for onward banking and reconciliation
• Maintaining stock control and updating order requirements as required.
• Working with the Team Leader to order supplies, in co-operation with designated staff to ensure sufficient purchases are available for resale.
• Working with the Team Leader, under the direction of the Units Manager, on the day-to-day control procedures for food quality processes, Food Safety Management and the maintaining of records.
• Provide recommendations for service, quality or product improvements.
• Provide input into the product lines to develop the business to the Team Leader.
• To deliver the advertising for food awareness in line with health initiatives.
• To maintain the highest levels of customer service and product quality, ensuring food presentation and food service are to the highest quality and standards.
• To support the Team Leader in running an effective and efficient food outlet.
• To supply the Team Leader with relevant reports regarding the operations as requested.
• Any other duties commensurate with grade.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is: 01 March 2026

How to Apply

Click the Apply button to apply for this position online.

The advertisement criteria is available on our University website (www.usp.ac.fj) under Employment Opportunities.

Please include the following documents in your application: Academic Credentials/Transcripts, Cover letter clearly addressing key Selection Criteria and Resume with names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Referees will only be contacted if you are selected.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The University of the South Pacific is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that protects the rights of children; nurture, promote and facilitate mutual respect, constructive empowerment and progress amongst its employees, students, stakeholders including visitors, without being hampered by any form of sexual harassment, sexual abuse or sexual exploitation. We reserve the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure a safe environment.

USP is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. USP encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.