Overview
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Tea is brewing. Café doors are opening. The day is about to start, and so are our café team members. They’re the talented people making every day a little better for our customers. Now, you can join them.
As a Team Member in our café, you're part of everything – a bit of cooking, a bit of chatting with customers, and a lot of impact. You’ll ensure every dish you prepare and serve meets our menu standards and safety requirements. You’ll also help keep equipment and customer areas tidy and clean.
This is a lively role with flexible hours, opportunities for progression and more.
We offer a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week, with options to work fewer hours (minimum 12) if you prefer. Availability windows describe the times we’d like you to be available; contracted hours will be scheduled with 3 weeks’ notice. We’re committed to flexibility, and we’d love to hear from you if your availability is close to but not exactly as advertised.
Please note that you need to be 18 or over to apply for this role.
Responsibilities
* Keeping kitchen equipment and utensils clean and tidy.
* Serving customers quickly, efficiently and with care.
* Following food safety and hygiene regulations and keeping daily records.
* Practising FIFO stock rotation to keep our food fresh.
* Receiving deliveries and storing food safely.
* Following all operational policies and procedures.
* Preparing, cooking and serving food according to the café menu.
* Maintaining standards and ensuring all food products are available.
* Knowing the menu inside and out and serving food as intended.
* Resolving customer complaints and conveying information to the Café Manager.
* Staying up-to-date with business communications and new initiatives.
* Clearing and sanitising tables to keep the café clean.
Requirements
* A commitment to hospitality and excellent customer service.
* Knowledge of Health and Safety standards.
* Ability to work efficiently and maintain a clean environment.
Personal
* Team player with a proactive attitude.
* Good communication, multitasking and ability to work under pressure.
* Initiative to improve ways of working.
* Organised and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
What’s in it for you?
Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance and benefits such as:
* Colleague Clubcard after 3 months service (10%, rising to 15% after every payday for a four-day period, off most Tesco purchases).
* Flexible working from day one.
* Retirement savings plan.
* Life Assurance.
* Access to free wellbeing resources.
* Discounts on everyday purchases, treats for the family, dining out and utility bills.
* Uniform provided and life-events support.
* Holiday starting at 28 days (including Bank Holidays).
* Access to colleague networks and inclusive recruitment support.
About Tesco
With 329 cafés nationwide, Tesco cafés focus on great customer experience and a welcoming, family-like culture. Tesco is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and a fully inclusive recruitment process. We support flexible working and strive to accommodate colleagues in various life situations. We are a Disability Confident Leader and provide accessibility information on request.
Please note that on high-volume days, some roles may close earlier than advertised. We offer feedback to candidates who attend interviews.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Retail
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