Part-Time Barista & Catering Assistant

Part-Time Barista & Catering Assistant (Lone Working) – Rural Coffee Van

📍 Hook Norton Veterinary Group, OX15 5DG – own transport essential
🕒 Part time – Monday & Tuesdays, 8-9am till 3-4pm + additional ad hoc hours
💷 Rate dependant on skills/experience – £12.71 – £13.45 per hour

Hook Norton Veterinary Group is a proud, independent, and well-established practice with expertise in small animal, equine, and farm care. We have introduced an on-site coffee van serving employees, clients, visitors, and members of the local community from a unit located within the practice grounds.

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and self-motivated person to run our coffee van on a sole-charge basis for two days per week, with flexibility to cover holidays, absence, and occasional events. This hands on role would suit someone who enjoys great coffee, simple fresh food, and creating a warm, welcoming customer experience while managing day-to-day operations independently and safely.

What You’ll Be Doing

Running the coffee van independently during your shifts, including opening, setting up, and closing down safely
Preparing and serving high-quality hot and cold drinks, with full barista training provided
Preparing simple fresh food, snacks, and cakes in line with food hygiene standards
Providing a friendly, professional service to employees, clients, and visitors
Handling payments, cashing up, basic administration, and keeping the unit clean, organised, and well stocked
Monitoring stock levels, completing weekly fresh stock shopping, and placing small orders when needed
Following food safety, health and safety, and lone-working procedures, using initiative to manage busy periods and unexpected issues

What We’re Looking For

A warm, engaging, and approachable person with ideally at least 1 year of hospitality, café, or customer service experience
Honest, trustworthy, and confident working independently, with the ability to prioritise tasks and make sensible decisions
Comfortable preparing simple food safely and maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation
Reliable, proactive, and able to stay calm and professional during busy periods while following procedures carefully
Keen to help grow a thriving local business and build customer loyalty
Own transport due to our rural location and limited public transport options
Able to manage lifting and moving heavy items and stock at times
All candidates will need to successfully clear a DBS check

What We Offer

Part-time hours (approximately 2 days per week) with the opportunity for ad hoc extra hours
Full barista, food preparation and operational training with ongoing support
A friendly and supportive working environment within an established independent veterinary group

If you are enthusiastic, dependable, and excited about being the welcoming face of our Coffee Box, while taking pride in working independently and responsibly, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

📧 To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to: careers@hooknortonvets.co.uk 🎥 Prefer something more personal? You can also apply by sending a short video to 07883 827400 introducing yourself, why you’re applying, and your relevant experience.

Location: Hook Norton Branch