Café and Retail Assistant

AD WARRIOR; England; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Cirencester is seeking a Café and Retail Assistant to provide exceptional customer service in various settings including café and retail. The ideal candidate will be friendly, reliable, and able to prepare and serve food and beverages while maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards. This full-time position offers a flexible rota primarily from Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends. Join a dynamic team dedicated to high-quality service for students and visitors.

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable, and passionate about customer service.
• Ability to support events and functions.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service across various settings.
• Prepare and serve food and beverages.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Skills

Customer service skills

Food and beverage preparation

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Café and Retail Assistant

Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester

Salary: £22,768 per annum

Hours: Full time, average 35 hours per week, flexible rota normally Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends and evenings.

Contract: Permanent

Are you friendly, reliable, and passionate about great customer service? We are looking for a Café and Retail Assistant to join our Commercial Experience Directorate at the Royal Agricultural University.

This is a varied, hands‑on role supporting our café, retail outlets, events, mobile catering, and bar services. You will play an important part in delivering high‑quality food, beverage, and retail services to students, staff, visitors, and external customers.

The Role

Reporting to the Retail Manager, you will:

• Deliver excellent customer service across café, retail, bar, and event settings
• Prepare and serve food and beverages, including tea and coffee services
• Support conferences, functions, and events
• Work in retail outlets, mobile catering units, and wash‑up areas
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety
• Demonstrate awareness of allergens and dietary requirements
• Follow all University, departmental, and legal procedures (including Health & Sa...