Precinct Back of House - Part Time
Who are we?
We are Manchester Students’ Union, the biggest SU in the country, supporting over 48,000 students throughout their time at university. We help to make student life the best it can be by supporting students to campaign for change, creating opportunities to meet new people, providing employment opportunities, providing advice and support and being a safe place on campus.
We are a values-centred organisation that employs around 100 permanent, full-time members of staff. We recruit a wide range of roles throughout the year within all our departments from our Commercial team operating Manchester Academy Venues, 13 Media, Bar 532 & Kitchen and Corridor Coffee to our Student Activities, Student Engagement, Marketing and Communications, Finance, HR and Facilities teams. Our team of around 400 part-time, studying staff are instrumental in providing to support to all departments as well as leading major projects like Student Angels. When you join UMSU, you’ll be immersed in an environment that empowers staff to make great things happen and we're always on the lookout for innovative, passionate, and proactive people to join us.
Our values are really important to us and shape the work that we do every day. As part of our recruitment process, we want you to demonstrate how your experiences, behaviours and skills align with our values. You can find more detailed explanations of our values on our website.
About the role
Join the Kitchen Team at Precinct!
Passionate about food, love working in a busy kitchen and want to be part of an exciting new venue? We're looking for enthusiastic Back of House Team Members to join the kitchen team at Precinct!
Precinct is a vibrant bar and kitchen at the heart of the University of Manchester Students' Union. Serving freshly prepared small plates, delicious sharing dishes and a creative, seasonal menu, we're passionate about delivering great food in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
As a Back of House Team Member, you'll play an essential role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly, maintaining high standards and ensuring every dish leaving the kitchen meets our expectations.
Whether you're an experienced kitchen assistant or looking to take your first steps into hospitality, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Be Doing
As a Back of House Team Member, your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the preparation, cooking and presentation of dishes to our kitchen standards.
- Following recipes, portion specifications and food presentation guidelines.
- Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation.
- Supporting chefs during busy services to ensure food is prepared efficiently and consistently.
- Completing daily kitchen opening, closing and cleaning procedures.
- Assisting with stock rotation, deliveries and correct food storage.
- Following food safety, allergen and health & safety procedures.
- Helping minimise food waste and maintain efficient kitchen operations.
- Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen and Front of House teams.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a team.
Our ideal Back of House Team Member will have:
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- A genuine interest in food and kitchen operations.
- The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
- Reliability, punctuality and a flexible approach to work.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends.
Previous kitchen experience is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided, including food safety procedures, kitchen operations and preparation techniques.
Why Work With Us?
Joining Precinct means becoming part of a supportive and ambitious team in one of Manchester's newest hospitality venues.
You'll benefit from:
- A friendly, welcoming and inclusive working environment.
- Flexible shifts that can fit around your studies or other commitments.
- Opportunities to develop practical cooking and kitchen skills.
- Experience working with fresh ingredients and a varied seasonal menu.
- Training and opportunities for progression within the kitchen team.
- The chance to contribute ideas and help shape our food offering.
Apply Now!
If you're passionate about food, eager to learn and enjoy working in a busy, team-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to become a Back of House Team Member at Precinct and help us deliver fantastic food and memorable experiences
Please read the full role profile before applying, as well as our guide to recruitment.
Details
Salary: £13.45 per hour + holiday pay
Contract: Zero-hours contract
Hours: 12 hours per week
Eligibility: To apply, you must be eligible to work in the UK at the start of employment and currently studying at UoM, MMU, UoS and UA92 graduating in 2027 or later.
Recruitment Timeline
Applications opened: 27/10/2026
Applications close: Applications are scheduled to close on 06/11/2026, however, due to the anticipated high volume of applications, this vacancy is likely to close earlier than advertised. Early application is therefore strongly recommended.
Interviews: Interviews will take place on 11/11/2026. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted on 9/11/2026 and must be available to attend on 10/11/2026 to be considered for this role.
We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Once the vacancy has closed, we’re unable to accept late applications to ensure a fair process for all candidates.
Once you have submitted your application, you will not be able to make any further changes. Please ensure you are happy with your responses before submitting.
Our Reward Package
You'll get access to our reward package which you can see here.
Recruitment Guide
We have a guide that explains our full recruitment process. We recommend reading through this before beginning an application.
If you are invited to interview with us, we will share our interview questions in advance so you can prepare your responses. We’re more interested in hearing about your experiences and ideas than in testing your memory, and so we want you to feel as prepared as possible.
AI Use
GenAI tools, like ChatGPT, are revolutionising how we approach a whole host of tasks at work. As a future-focused employer, we believe in embracing, not banning, these tools. However, as with all tech, some ways of using it are better than others. You can use GenAI to refine and articulate your ideas. It’s a tool to help structure your thoughts and improve clarity, not to replace your unique voice and experiences. Please don’t just copy and paste what AI tells you to write.
We recommend you read our guide on how to approach the use of AI within our recruitment process:
Inclusivity and Accessibility
We are committed to equality of opportunity, and we work hard to ensure we appoint based on skill and values.
We particularly encourage applications from Disabled or Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African candidates as these groups are currently underrepresented in our staff team.
If you have any accessibility requirements or require adjustments to support you to apply to work with us, please get in touch. We can offer reasonable adjustments at all stages of our recruitment process.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Under this scheme, we aim to offer an interview to candidates who declare a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Minimum criteria are marked with an asterisk on the person specification. However, during periods of exceptionally high application volumes or peak recruitment times (i.e. July, August and September), it may not always be possible to guarantee an interview for every eligible candidate. In such cases, we will take steps to ensure that the process remains fair, consistent, and inclusive.
Contact
People Team
You can contact the People Team with any questions regarding this vacancy or our recruitment process.
Email: jobs.su@manchester.ac.uk
Phone: 0161 306 3279
Hiring Manager
Email: graeme.brown-2@manchester.ac.uk
You can contact the People Team with any questions regarding this vacancy or our recruitment process.