UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Café Assistant
| Reference no. | NWH CA01 |
|---|---|
| Salary range | £26,384 |
| Duration | Permanent |
| Working hours | 30 hours, Term time |
| Location | Stornoway |
| Closing Date | Thursday 8 September 2026 |
A college + university like no other
With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities.
Position: We are seeking a Refectory Assistant, to be based at our Stornoway campus.
Responsibilities: To assist in the preparation of food including light meals, vegetables, salads, making and presenting hot and cold sandwiches.
Front of house café services including customer service, cash handling, etc.
Assisting with food service as required.
Providing a hospitality service to clients in offices and classrooms as directed throughout the College.
Washing up of crockery, cutlery, and kitchen utensils, ensuring good health and safety practice.
Maintaining a clean working environment by ensuring regular cleaning of all tables, works surfaces, equipment, kitchen areas and stores.
To stock and empty food counters as appropriate.
To operate as a team member and cover for colleagues as required.
To receive and store goods.
To assist the cafe supervisor or cook in delivery of a successful cafe operation.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The successful candidate will have the necessary understanding of food safety and health and safety requirements, together with an industry-relevant food preparation qualification. Previous experience of working in a kitchen or café environment, including cash handling, is desirable. The role requires a polite, friendly and motivated individual with a flexible approach to duties and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The candidate should have good organisational skills and be able to multitask while working in a busy café environment.
A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
Salary: NSUP06 per annum, pro rata
Location: Stornoway
Working Hours: 30 hours, Permanent, Term time.
Closing Date: 8th October 2026
Benefits of working for us:
- 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
- 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
- Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
- Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme
In line with our Equality and Diversity policy, UHI North, West and Hebrides is committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated on the basis of their merits and abilities, and that unfair and unlawful discrimination is eliminated. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.