At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve delicious food and drinks while providing top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Kaldi Café within Harper Adams University.
- Benefits: Enjoy a full-time role with a Monday to Friday schedule and great work-life balance.
- Other info: Opportunity to assist with exciting events like graduations and open days.
- Why this job: Be part of a lively café atmosphere and make students' days brighter.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in hospitality and a friendly attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Harper Adams University is looking to recruit a Café Assistant who will deliver excellent customer service to students, conference guests and university staff. The successful candidate should have some front‑of‑house catering & hospitality/café experience and good customer service skills.
Responsibilities:
- Serve customers in a polite & friendly manner.
- Ensure high quality, customer‑focused provision of hot and cold food and beverages.
- Cash handling and stock security.
- Set up the Café offering in accordance with department standards.
- Comply with the Department’s Food Safety System.
- Consistently deliver a professional and efficient service to our customers.
- Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance.
- Ensure cleaning and closing procedures are carried out and documented.
- Report defects of buildings or equipment in the correct manner.
- Produce and serve barista‑standard coffees and other beverages.
- Carry out any reasonable requests from your supervisor.
- Help with special events (e.g., Graduation, Open Days and Royal Visits) where possible.
- Perform all other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the post and salary range of the grade.
Application Procedure:
Send your CV and a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role via the Harper Adams e‑Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk. Your personal statement should demonstrate how your skills, experience and achievements meet the requirements outlined in the person specification. Applications without a personal statement may not be considered. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship for this position.
Contact: Matthew Thorpe (mthorpe@harper-adams.ac.uk)
Café Assistant - Kaldi Café, (Full Time, predominantly Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm) (DN-2162) employer: Harper Adams University
Harper Adams University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. As a Café Assistant at Kaldi Café, you will enjoy a supportive environment with predominantly Monday to Friday hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while serving a diverse community of students and staff. With opportunities to engage in special events and develop your customer service skills, this role promises a rewarding experience in a dynamic educational setting.
