Catering Assistant – Coton Orchard Garden Centre

Location: Coton Orchard Garden Centre – part of the Blue Diamond Group
Hours: Zero hours, flexible working, including weekend work
Salary: Depending on experience

Looking for a flexible role in a lively and customer-focused environment?

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team at Coton Orchard Garden Centre on a zero-hours contract.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for flexible work who enjoys working with people and being part of a busy hospitality team. Weekend availability is required for this role.

Why Join Us?

Blue Diamond is the UK's leading garden centre group, renowned for quality, style and exceptional customer experience. Coton Orchard Garden Centre is part of our growing network of centres across the UK and Channel Islands.

Our customers expect high standards, great food and a welcoming environment, and our teams play a big part in delivering just that.

The Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will help deliver excellent service and maintain high standards across our café and restaurant areas. Working in a busy and friendly environment, you'll help create a welcoming experience for all customers.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Welcoming customers and showing them to their tables
• Taking orders and processing payments accurately
• Preparing hot and cold drinks, including barista-style beverages
• Serving food and drinks to tables efficiently
• Supporting the team during busy service periods
• General cleaning and maintaining high standards of hygiene across the restaurant

About You

We're looking for someone who brings energy, reliability and a genuine passion for hospitality.

You'll be:

• Passionate about customer service and exceeding customer expectations
• Friendly, approachable and attentive
• Proud of delivering a job well done
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and reliable, with weekend availability required
• Previous catering experience is preferred, but full training will be provided
• Barista experience would be advantageous

What We Offer

• Flexible zero-hours working
• Staff discount
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in catering and hospitality
• The chance to be part of a growing Blue Diamond team

If you're looking for flexible work and enjoy providing great service in a busy, friendly environment, we'd love to hear from you.