Application Deadline:
14 October 2025
Department:
Central Catering
Location:
Sandwell College
Compensation:
£12.60 / hour
Description
We're excited to launch The College Kitchen at Sandwell College – a brand new café service proudly serving Starbucks drinks to students, staff and visitors. As a Barista, you'll be at the heart of this exciting venture, helping to create a vibrant and welcoming hub on campus. You'll be preparing top-quality coffee and drinks, serving customers with a smile and keeping everything running smoothly day to day. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same from perfecting a latte to keeping the counter well-stocked and ready for the busy college rush. This is a fixed-term, hourly paid role during the term time only, running until the Easter half term.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold drinks to a consistently high standard.
* Offer a warm and friendly service to all customers.
* Take orders, handle payments and operate the till accurately.
* Keep the café clean, tidy and well-presented at all times.
* Follow all food safety and hygiene regulations.
* Assist with deliveries, stock rotation and restocking supplies.
* Support your colleagues during busy periods to ensure smooth service.
* Provide ad-hoc catering support for events and functions when required.
* Promote specials, seasonal drinks and loyalty schemes.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
To succeed in this role, you should hold GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above and have a good understanding of current food hygiene and health and safety requirements. Experience in catering or hospitality, combined with strong communication and interpersonal skills, will help you thrive in a fast-paced environment. While a catering qualification and experience working educational setting would be an advantage, they are not essential.
Benefits
Top-Tier Salaries
– We offer
sector-leading pay
with some of the most competitive salaries around
Unbeatable Time Off
– Enjoy
35-50 days of annual leave
, plus
8 bank holidays AND extra time off at Christmas
– because work-life balance is essential
Fast-Track Your Career
– Take advantage of
dedicated development days, career pathways, and talent schemes
designed to help you grow and succeed
Cycle to Work Scheme
– A healthier, greener, and more cost-effective way to commute
Exclusive Discounts on Onsite Services
– Save on
Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks, and more
Fitness Perks
– Enjoy our
college gym facilities
or discounted rates at local gyms to keep you feeling your best
Generous Pension Contributions
– We invest in your future with
23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles
and
21.5% for non-teaching roles
Retail & Travel Discounts
– Unlock
exclusive savings on high street brands, local transport, cross-country travel. UNIDAYS, Student Beans and Blue Light Discount
Free Will Writing
– We've got your back with professional support for your future planning
Free Flu Vaccine
– Stay healthy and protected at no cost to you
Wellbeing Support
– Access
confidential counselling services and wellness platforms
to support your mental and emotional health
We Celebrate You
– We recognise and appreciate your hard work with
awards, recognition events, and celebration days
throughout the year.