Catering Assistant – Coton Orchard Garden Centre

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.

Position: Catering Assistant
Location: Coton Orchard Garden Centre
Hours: Zero-hour contract

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 network of centres across the UK and Channel Islands.

Our customers expect high standards, great food and a welcoming environment, and we pride ourselves on delivering just that. As part of Blue Diamond, you'll be joining a friendly team within a growing business.

The Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will play an important role in delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high standards across our café and kitchen areas. Working in a busy and friendly environment, you will help create a welcoming experience for our customers.

Duties Will Include (but not limited to):

• Welcoming and hosting customers 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 are looking for someone who is friendly, reliable and enjoys working in a busy hospitality environment.

• Previous barista experience is essential.

• Must be available to work weekends.

• Must have availability to work weekends throughout December.

• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service.

• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Confident working in a fast-paced environment.

• Friendly, approachable and attentive to customers and colleagues.

• Flexible and happy to support the team where needed.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours on a zero-hour contract.

• Staff discount.

• Supportive and friendly team environment.

• Opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading garden centre groups.

If you have barista experience, enjoy working with customers and are available at weekends, we'd love to hear from you!