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Coffee and Catering Assistant

Listed by Strathclyde Students' Union

Applying

Application deadline: Sun 13 Jul 2025 23:59

Rate

£12.60 per hour

Hours

8 hours per week minimum term time contract

Interview

Fri 08 Aug 2025

Job Duration

Contract will start 1st September 2025 until the Spring Break. Strath Union is closed for the Winter Break so there will be no hours of work for this period.

Details

Application process:

  • Please submit your application through Deputy before midnight on Sunday 13th July

  • You will be asked to upload a CV detailing the skills and experience you have that would make you suitable for the role.

  • You do not need to submit the video question, just skip this part

  • Please also complete the applicant diversity monitoring form, all questions are optional and will be stored separately from your application

  • If you have trouble with your application or need to apply in a different way please email tally.kerr@strath.ac.uk

  • If your application is progressed to the interview stage we will get in touch with you by 28th July. If you have not been contacted by then please assume your application has been unsuccessful this time. Due to the high number of applicants we're not able to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.

  • Interviews will be taking place on Friday 8th August

 

Duties & responsibilities:

  • Work in a fast paced and exciting front facing service environment  

  • Prepare food & drinks as required 

  • Operate tills 

  • Keep all areas clean & tidy  

  • Contribute to the overall smooth day to day operation of the business through any reasonable means 

  • Contribute to opening and closing of the catering spaces 

  • Contribute to the safe space we have created for both staff and customers 

  • Work as part of a large team to deliver an excellent service to patrons of Strath Union 

  • Commit to a culture of learning and continuous improvement in their role 

  • Have input into the events programme with ideas and suggestions 

  • Extra duties when required

  • Must be available in Glasgow to start the role with training from 1st September

  • 8 hours per week minimum term time contract  

 

Person specification:

  • We are not in a position to be able to employ non-Strathclyde students or those graduating in winter 2025

  • Experience delivering excellent customer service & previous Barista experience is essential

  • Able to manage competing priorities

  • Able to work alone and with a team

  • Great communication and interpersonal skills

  • Able to problem solve with a can-do attitude

  • Able to work on your feet for long periods of time

  • Able to do manual handling to be able to move stock and contribute to putting away deliveries

  • Embody Strath Union's values and standards

 

Strathclyde Students’ Union is committed to promoting diversity and equality for all and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from applicants with disabilities, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and those with diverse sexualities or marginalised gender identities as these groups are underrepresented.

 

Workplace benefits

  • The post-holder will be eligible to join the Strath Union workplace pension scheme.

  • Other staff perks include: Headspace Premium subscription, free sport sessions, and staff discount on food, non-alcoholic drinks & merchandise.

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