The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Salary: £24,700 - £24,960 per annum (pro rata £12,458 - £12,589)
Hours per week: 22.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday to Friday 4.5 hours per day
Working Weeks per Annum: 38
Location: Abingdon Campus
Contract type: Fixed-Term (30/08/26 - 30/11/26)
We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and customer-focused Barista / Catering Assistant to join our busy Catering team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in providing excellent customer service and thrives as part of a supportive team. You'll play an important role in delivering a welcoming experience for students, staff and visitors while helping to maintain high standards of quality, service and presentation.
About the Role
As a Barista / Catering Assistant, you will support the Catering Manager and wider team in the day-to-day operation of our catering facilities. From preparing and serving food and drinks to maintaining cleanliness and supporting events, you'll help ensure every customer receives a positive and professional experience.
This is a varied position that offers the opportunity to develop your customer service, catering and hospitality skills in a vibrant educational environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver excellent customer service to students, staff and visitors.
- Prepare and serve hot and cold drinks, snacks and catering items.
- Operate tills and handle cash accurately in line with financial procedures.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout catering areas.
- Wash up, clear tables and replenish stock as required.
- Assist with stock control, merchandising and restocking shelves.
- Support catering functions and special events when required.
- Work flexibly as part of a rota to support the needs of the business.
About You
We're looking for someone who is positive, reliable and passionate about delivering great customer service.
Essential Requirements
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Level 2 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
- Experience of handling cash and operating tills.
- Experience of working with the general public.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to remain calm and efficient during busy periods.
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
- Flexible and willing to learn new skills.
Desirable
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Experience working in a coffee shop or café environment.
- Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Experience operating vending machines.
- First Aid qualification.
Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date.
AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.
Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the ‘News’ and ‘Images’ tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College’s reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.
