This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and welcoming team, where delivering outstanding customer service is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll play an important role in preparing and serving our menus, while helping to maintain clean, safe and well-organised spaces that everyone can feel comfortable in.
What you’ll do:
Provide a high standard of customer care in a friendly, professional and courteous manner.
Serve in coffee shops and restaurants, serving customers at the counter, operating a till system, clearing tables, dishwashing and general catering duties.
Undertake basic food preparation, adhering to relevant health, safety and hygiene legislation, completing training required.
We have two term-time positions working 40 weeks per year, with hours of 8:00am to 3:30pm on Sunday, and either Monday or Tuesday 4:00pm - 8:00pm.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who has strong communication skills and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team, and who also:
Has good basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Is willing to undertake Food Safety training.
Can work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
Why Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
We offer excellent benefits such as:
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
For more information about the role please contact
[email protected].
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
Further details:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.
Why Work Here?
We invite you to join our collaborative community!
Dating back to 1865, we remain rooted in Wales with a global reach, offering you a world of opportunity. Our education, research and innovation deliver positive impact for equality, social inclusion and environmental sustainability, locally, nationally and internationally.
Are you ready to contribute to something remarkable?
Join us in helping us to progress and deliver real change.
School/Unit
Commercial Services
Location
Cyncoed Campus
Salary
£25,949 per annum pro rata
Fixed term 6 months
Post Type
Part Time Term Time
Hours per Week
11
Weeks per Year
40
Closing Date
Sunday 05 July 2026
Reference
2526514
