University Café Assistant & Barista - Customer Service

Harper Adams University; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based university is seeking a full-time Café Assistant to deliver excellent customer service to students and guests. The candidate should have front-of-house catering experience and strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include serving food and beverages, cash handling, and ensuring food safety compliance. Interested applicants must submit a covering letter and CV through the university's e-Recruitment programme by midnight on 4 January 2026. For queries, contact the provided email.

Qualifications

• Minimum of some front-of-house catering and hospitality/café experience.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers in a polite and friendly manner.
• Ensure high quality, customer-focused provision of food and beverages.
• Handle cash and ensure stock security.
• Set up the Café in accordance with department standards.
• Comply with the Department’s Food Safety System.

Skills

Customer service skills

Front-of-house catering experience

Job description

A UK-based university is seeking a full-time Café Assistant to deliver excellent customer service to students and guests. The candidate should have front-of-house catering experience and strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include serving food and beverages, cash handling, and ensuring food safety compliance. Interested applicants must submit a covering letter and CV through the university's e-Recruitment programme by midnight on 4 January 2026. For queries, contact the provided email.