We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated temporary Barista to join the Catering Team at the University of Northampton.
Successful candidates will support Supervisors and work across multiple outlets on our Waterside Campus, including the Waterside Bar and Restaurant, The Market, The Ground, and The Exchange. The successful candidate will be primarily based in the Ground coffee shop and the Exchange.
The role is primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends, bank holidays, and event shifts as required. Working hours will vary between 7:00am and 10:30pm.
Duties and responsibilities
To assist in the preparation and service of food, drinks, and snacks at the various onsite catering outlets.
To build the appropriate knowledge of food items and drinks sold throughout the catering outlets and to keep the outlets and vending areas fully stocked.
To use the tills to process sales of food and drinks, correctly recording each sale
To keep the catering outlets and kitchen clean, following rigorous cleaning schedules
To provide a friendly, efficient, and hygienic service to all customers
To co-operate with all team members and undertake duties in the kitchen / catering outlets as requested
To attend food safety, health and safety and environmental training courses as required
To demonstrate an awareness and commitment to safeguarding, equality diversity and inclusion, health and safety and data protection, in line with the university policies
To do other tasks as reasonably requested by the University of Northampton management team from time to time.
Skills and experience
The successful candidate must have Barista previous experience
Knowledgeable of food hygiene and food preparation
A team player who engages well with others
Strong communicator and influencer
Energetic and hard-working
Flexible and adaptable to change
Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference
Customer service experience
Good organisational skills
Ability to communicate in written and spoken English
Smart, clean appearance (uniform is provided)
Friendly, pleasant personality
Reliable
Location
Waterside Campus
Additional information
Please note this is a temporary but full time position to support the existing catering team from September 26. The role will be working 40 hours a week on an ongoing basis.
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
