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Casual Barista

University of Plymouth
Full-time
16th August 2026
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Application deadline: Sun 16 Aug 2026 23:59

Casual Barista Staff

The role is to assist the Operations Team in the provision of an effective and efficient Coffee Service to the Students’ Union ensuring the provision of a quality, customer-centred operation and to deliver the perfect cup of coffee to every customer, as well as providing a warm and welcoming community space which retains individual identity within UPSU. Training will be provided to obtain a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Please fill out an application by clicking the "apply today" link below. Please note all questions will require answers, and where required you will need to use the Casual Barista Role Job Description and Person Specification, which you can download here.

  • Contract Start Date:1st September 2026
  • Contract End Date:30th April 2027
  • Pay Rate:£12.71 per hour (National Living Wage)
  • Shift Requirements- Shifts will vary Monday - Sunday anytime (day, evening or weekends).

Recruitment Timeline

  • Application Closing Date- Sunday 16th August 2026 (23:59)
  • Shortlisting- Monday 17th August 2026
  • Interviews (with checks for Right to Work in UK)- Thursday 20th August 2026
  • Document On-Boarding- to be completed by 31st August 2026
  • Mandatory online H&S training- to be completed by 31st August 2026
  • Mandatory Training Days- 1st and 2nd September 2026 (venue tbc)

Please note: this role is for current students studying at the University of Plymouth

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