Hospitality Assistant 26/27

Details


1114346


University of Staffordshire


15/09/2026


9 Months


Between the hours of 8:00am - 6:00pm


Black trousers black shoes

Pay


£14.80


£1.79

Description

Role
To provide a friendly, professional, and consistent service that supports the smooth day-to-day operation of the café. The role involves preparing and serving hot drinks, reheating and serving food, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety, and creating a welcoming environment for customers.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Greet customers in a friendly, professional, and welcoming manner.
  • Prepare and serve hot beverages, including tea, coffee, and other café drinks, in accordance with company standards.
  • Reheat and serve food items using the Merrychef oven and bain-marie, following all food safety procedures and training provided.
  • Ensure food is prepared, handled, stored, and served safely at all times.
  • Monitor food temperatures and follow procedures for high-risk foods.
  • Clean and maintain workstations, equipment, utensils, and customer areas in accordance with cleaning schedules and training provided.
  • Assist with receiving, checking, and storing deliveries.
  • Organise, rotate, and replenish food and beverage stock in storage and service areas.
  • Follow all food safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and presentation.
  • Adhere to company policies regarding sickness reporting, exclusion periods, uniform standards, mobile phone use, and workplace conduct.
  • Report any food safety, hygiene, maintenance, or health and safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor
  • Work cooperatively with colleagues to ensure the café remains clean, safe, and welcoming throughout the day

Skills and experience

  • Food hygiene and food safety experience (preferred but not essential).
  • Barista experience (preferred but not essential).
  • Previous experience is not essential, as full training will be provided. 
  • We are looking for someone with a willingness to learn, adapt, and uphold high standards of food safety in all aspects of the role

Location
University of Staffordshire London Campus - E20 3BS

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