Job Description

Casual Catering Assistant

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We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic casual catering assistants to join our team. Candidates should be committed to providing high standards and be willing to undertake food hygiene training. If you have great customer service skills and think you would enjoy within our catering team we would love to hear from you.

What you'll do

Provide a high standard of customer care in a friendly, professional and courteous manner. To serve in coffee shops or our restaurants as required serving customers at the counter, operating a till system, clearing tables, dishwashing and general catering duties. Deal with customer queries and take action as required. Assist in the preparation and delivery of hospitality as required. To undertake basic food preparation. Undergo training to make coffee to a Barista standard. To undertake any cleaning duties that may be required including the use of the dishwasher. Adhere to relevant Health, Safety and Hygiene legislation including any training required in Food Hygiene.

What you'll bring

Basic hygiene skills. Basic level of numeracy and literacy skills. Excellent communication skills. To be caring, friendly, approachable and wiliness to go the extra mile. Ability to work within a team. Ability to work flexibly including evenings and weekends.

Why join 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:

Annual leave of 25 days Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years' service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days. 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 cateringjobs@cardiffmet.ac.uk.


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:

Swydd Ddisgrifiad





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.



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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.

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Job Details

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School/Unit

Commercial Services

Location

Cyncoed Campus

Salary

12.60 per hour plus 14% holiday pay

Post Type

Casual

Hourly Rate

12.60

Closing Date

Friday 03 October 2025

Reference

2526045