Front of House Catering Assistant, Permanent Contract (Radyr, Cardiff)

Job description:

Job Title: Catering Assistant
Location: Pugh’s Garden Village Radyr.
Employment Type: Two Positions Available, 1 x 37.5 hours contract, 1 x 14 hours contract
Salary: up to £12.71 depending on age
Reporting To: Catering Supervisor / Catering Manager

About Us:
At Pugh’s Garden Village, we’re more than just plants - we offer a vibrant, welcoming environment where customers can relax and enjoy delicious food and drinks in our on-site café. We’re looking for friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic Catering/Hospitality Assistants to help deliver excellent service and a great experience to every visitor.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and serve food and beverages in a café/tearoom environment
  • Greet customers in a warm, professional manner and take orders accurately
  • Operate the till and handle payments
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the café
  • Assist with food preparation and presentation
  • Clear tables, wash dishes, and restock items as needed
  • Support the team during busy periods and help with occasional special events or later openings
  • Follow food safety and health & safety procedures at all times

What We're Looking For:

  • Previous experience in catering, hospitality, or customer service is desirable
  • A friendly, positive attitude and a passion for providing great customer service
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays as required
  • Willingness to learn and take on varied tasks within the café environment

Benefits:

  • A supportive, friendly working environment
  • Staff discounts ranging from 10%-50% off in the garden centre, food halls and cafés
  • Free on-site parking
  • Wide range of training provided
  • Staff health & well-being support scheme
  • Pensions scheme
  • Uniform allowance
  • Yearly personal developmental reviews
  • Staff prizes and giveaways

To apply, please send a full and up to date CV to ophillips@pughsgardencentre.co.uk and detail which position you are applying for (37.5 hours or 14 hours).

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount

Work Location: In person