Essex Food manage over 10 food and drink outlets at our Colchester Campusfood and drink outlets at our Colchester Campusfood and drink outlets at our Colchester Campus.

Catering service

At Essex Food we work alongside Event Essex in providing delivered catering delivered catering delivered catering delivered catering throughout the year. We work closely with Event Essex during the summer months for conferences and summer schools. Outside catering including graduation are also areas where we are involved.

Our team

Our large team of staff include permanent members along with many on-demand staff, mainly students from the University.

Send us your feedback

Essex Food are always looking at ways to improve and take on board feedback from our customers and have guest feedback points in most of our outlets. 

Work for us

Essex Food offers an exciting working environment in which to meet new people, face new challenges and learn new skills. We are always looking for highly motivated individuals with great people skills to join our dedicated, international team of staff. We offer hands-on positions where good communication and organisational skills are essential as well as the ability to work as part of a team.

We expect our employees to take pride in their work and to work hard. In return, you will always be supported by your colleagues and managers whilst having the training and development opportunities to help you excel in your career. Whether you are a student who wants to earn money and gain valuable work experience while you study, or someone who is looking for a career in the catering and hospitality industry we want to hear from you!

Permanent vacancies

Take a look at our current vacancies to find a role that is right for you. We offer a competitive starting salary and flexible working hours.

On-demand vacancies

We are often looking for on-demand staff to carry out a variety of duties in our restaurants and cafes on an ‘as and when’ basis, including counter-service, waitressing and cleaning.

If you are a student looking for on-demand work to fit in around your studies, please visit the Essex Food office (room 4NA.6.1) to register your interest or email efood@essex.ac.uk. We can then contact you when a vacancy arises and ask you to complete an application form.

Work permits

Under current immigration/work permit law, Essex Food is unable to accept applications or employ candidates who are not eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Contact us
Delivered catering enquires 
Telephone: 01206 872385
Essex Food outlet enquires
Telephone: 01206 872136