The successful candidate should have a minimum of some front-of-house catering & hospitality/café experience & good customer service skills.

You will play a key role in the service of food and drink in this busy cafe. The main duties of the role include: 

1. Serve customers in a polite & friendly manner. 

2. To ensure high quality, customer focused provision of hot and cold food and beverages. 

3. Cash handling and stock security. 

4. Setting up the Café offering in accordance with department standards. 

5. Compliance of the Department’s Food Safety System. 

6. Consistently delivering a professional and efficient service to our customers. 

7. Ensuring a professional and hygienic appearance. 

8. Ensuring cleaning and closing procedures are carried out and documented. 

9. Ensuring defects of buildings or equipment are reported in the correct manner. 

10. Produce and serve Barista standard coffees and other beverages. 

11. Cary out any reasonable requests from your supervisor 

12. Be prepared to help (where possible) with special events i.e. Graduation, Open Days and Royal    Visits. 

13. All other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the post and the salary range of the grade.

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Matthew Thorpe via email mthorpe@harper-adams.ac..uk 

Application Procedure:

Please apply online via the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk submitting your CV and a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role. Your personal statement should clearly demonstrate how your skills, experience, and achievements meet the requirements outlined in the person specification.  Applications without a personal statement may not be considered

Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship for this position

Closing Date: 21 Jun 2026

Department: Support Staff

Salary: £24,520 £12.71 per hour
per annum

To work alongside existing kitchen staff to carry out daily kitchen activities, including aiding with deliveries & good received to distributing to various outlets. Assisting to maintain our 5-star food hygiene rating & general cleaning duties within a busy kitchen. 

 Some of the key responsibilities include;

• Deliver requisitioned goods to all catering outlets and any other university department
• Monitor and remove recycling refuse
• Replenish all cleaning materials and disposable protective clothing as required
• Report any maintenance issues with the catering office to ensure that repairs are carried out as needed
• Assist with deliveries around campus and driving University vehicles 
• Assist with the maintenance & cleaning of catering vehicles when required
• Help with basic food preparation when requested
• Ensure all paperwork is completed as and when required

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact David Nuttall via e-mail dnuttall@harper-adams.ac.uk or telephone 01952 815098.   

Application Procedure:

Please apply online via the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk  submitting your CV and a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role. Your personal statement should clearly demonstrate how your skills, experience, and achievements meet the requirements outlined in the person specification. Applications without a personal statement may not be considered by no later than midnight on 14 May 2026.

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk       

This position is not expected to meet the criteria required for the University to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applications from candidates who need sponsorship to work in the UK will be assessed in line with the requirements outlined in the recruitment documentation. All hiring decisions will follow the guidance set by UK Visas and Immigration 

Closing Date: 11 Jun 2026

Department: Support Staff

Salary: £24,520 pro rata, per annum (£12.71 per hour)