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Caf and Retail Assistant - Cirencester, GloucestershireCaf and Retail AssistantRoyal Agricultural University, CirencesterSalary: 22,768 per annumHours: Full time, average 35 hours per week, flexible rota normally Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends and evenings.Contract: PermanentAre you friendly, reliable, and passionate about great customer service? We are looking for a Caf and Retail Assistant to join our Commercial Experience Directorate at the Royal Agricultural University.This is a varied, hands-on role supporting our caf, retail outlets, events, mobile catering, and bar services. You will play an important part in delivering high-quality food, beverage, and retail services to students, staff, visitors, and external customers.The RoleReporting to the Retail Manager, you will:Deliver excellent customer service across caf, retail, bar, and event settingsPrepare and serve food and beverages, including tea and coffee servicesSupport conferences, functions, and eventsWork in retail outlets, mobile catering units, and wash-up areasMaintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safetyDemonstrate awareness of allergens and dietary requirementsFollow all University, departmental, and legal procedures (including Health & Safety, COSHH, and security)Support sustainability through responsible waste management and resource useWork flexibly as part of a supportive teamWhat Were Looking ForThe successful candidate will have a good standard of education (GCSE or equivalent), excellent customer care skills, and the flexibility to work on a rota that includes occasional evenings and weekends, particularly to support our mobile catering and retail units. The role also requires the ability to lift and move items weighing up to 25kg. Desirable attributes include strong interpersonal and communication skills, a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, and basic IT skills. Full training will be provided.Occasional travel to other University sites in Cirencester, including the Alliston Centre, may also be required.Why Join Us?At the Royal Agricultural University, our values underpin everything we do. We are collaborative, open-minded, resourceful, responsible, and inclusive, and we are proud of our welcoming campus community. The University is committed to equality, inclusion, safeguarding, data protection, and the. We offer a generous holiday entitlement, an Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, a subsides gym and ongoing learning and development of its staffTo Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for RAU, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.https://www.rau.ac.uk/about-us/jobsClosing date: 18 January 2026Interviews 29/30 January.