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Barista and Catering Assistant

Listed by Strathclyde Students' Union

Applying

Application deadline: Sun 18 Oct 2026 23:59
Please submit your application through Deputy before midnight on Sunday 18th October – https://strathunion.uk.deputy.com/jobs#/3Kb5PyHPQ35hU7SYNjbhYPArtmX. If you have trouble applying or need to apply in a different way, please email kate.fernandes@strath.ac.uk.

Rate

£13.45

Hours

35.00 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Shifts fall between 7.30am (opening) and 5.30pm (closing), so you’ll need to be available to cover the full range, including early starts and late finishes.

Interview

If your application is taken forward to interview, we’ll contact you by 21 October 2026. If you haven’t heard from us by then, please assume you’ve been unsuccessful this time.

Job Duration

Fixed-term until 02 April 2027, with the possibility of extension beyond this date, subject to business needs.

Details

Barista and Catering Assistant

Application process

  • Apply through Deputy by midnight on Sunday 18 October 2026. You'll be asked to upload a CV setting out the skills and experience that make you suitable for the role. You don't need to complete the video question, so just skip that part.


  • If you have trouble applying or need to apply in a different way, please email kate.fernandes@strath.ac.uk.
  • If your application is taken forward to interview, we'll contact you by 21 October 2026. If you haven't heard from us by then, please assume you've been unsuccessful this time. Due to the high number of applications, we're unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.

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.

Duties & responsibilities

  • Work in a fast-paced, customer-facing service environment
  • Prepare food & drinks
  • Operate tills
  • Keep all areas clean & tidy
  • Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the business
  • Help with opening and closing the catering spaces
  • Help maintain the safe space we've created for staff and customers
  • Work as part of a large team to deliver excellent service to Strath Union customers
  • Commit to a culture of learning and continuous improvement
  • Contribute ideas and suggestions to our events programme
  • Other reasonable duties as required

Person specification

  • Experience delivering excellent customer service, and previous barista experience (essential)
  • Able to manage competing priorities
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills
  • A problem-solver with a can-do attitude
  • Able to work on your feet for long period
  • Able to carry out manual handling, including moving stock and putting away deliveries
  • Embodies Strath Union's values and standards

What we offer

  • Membership of the Strath Union workplace pension scheme
  • Headspace Premium subscription
  • Free sport sessions
  • Staff discount on food, non-alcoholic drinks and merchandise
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