Coventry University Students’ Union is a charity dedicated to improving the experience of students at the Coventry University Group, operating across 7 campuses in Scarborough, London and Coventry.

If you are a student at Coventry University and looking for part-time work alongside your studies then the Students Union is looking to recruit a number of motivated student staff to support with the day to day operations in their Catering outlets based within our Coventry Campus.

The role will involve the preparation and serving of food and drinks whilst providing excellent customer service. You will ensure all relevant food handling procedures are adhered to and maintain a clean and safe environment, promoting products, taking payments, and contributing to the outlet's sales performance. Training will be provided, including Food Safety/Hygiene (level 2). Allocation of shifts will be subject to successful completion of training. Initially, trading hours will be 8:30am to 3.00pm each day and shifts will start 30 minutes prior to opening and end 30 minutes after closing times. Various shift lengths will be available.

Coventry University Students’ Union’s values are to be helpful, inclusive and ethical and these are reflected in our progressive and people focused rewards and benefits.

Key duties will include:

• Working as part of the services team, support the agreed trading performance as defined in each catering outlets business model and/or service level agreement.
• Support the stock management and resources in accordance with agreed standards and manufacturer’s instructions (Cleaning, Equipment etc.)
• Greet customers and always ensure the safety of staff and customers; escalate concerns and issues affecting customers to the manager.
• Maintain high levels of personal hygiene in line with expectations outlined in both the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and Level 2 Food Safety Training.

You must have strong communication skills and be confident speaking to people and be numerate with excellent customer service skills and have a friendly disposition.

The role is paid £11.44 per hour and holiday pay will be paid on a monthly basis.

Application Process 

To apply for the role, please click here and you will be taken to the advert on our recruitment portal. Please complete the application form in full.

This role will be advertised until a suitable number of candidates has been found; as such, if you are interested please ensure that you submit your application at your earliest opportunity as the advert may close without warning.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, or have any question regarding the role, please contact hr.su@coventry.ac.uk.

We are looking for the role(s) and training to commence as soon as possible. Actual hours of work and duration of temporary contract will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s).

Please note that in order to apply you must be a currently enrolled student on a course provided by Coventry University Group.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively committed to promoting equality and diversity, and expect all staff, students, and volunteers to share this commitment. We are especially keen to encourage expressions of interest from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Global Majority background.

We are a disability confident employer and candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet in full all of the essential requirements of the post.