Overview:
Honesty Group is an independent food business operating across West Berkshire and North Hampshire. We run Food & Coffee Houses, a cookery school, a wholesale bakery, and two pubs. We are committed to fresh ingredients, genuine hospitality, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
We're seeking a Food & Coffee House Assistant to help deliver excellent customer service and support daily operations at our Wokingham location. This role balances front-of-house duties with light food handling, ensuring every guest enjoys their experience.
Hours and Shifts:
(Fixed term 3 months) - 30 hours per week
Shifts: Monday - Thursday
Main Purpose of Role:
To serve customers with warmth and efficiency, prepare basic food and drink offerings, and keep the shop clean and welcoming throughout the day.
Key Responsibilities:
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Customer Service: Greet guests, take orders, operate the till, and handle payments accurately.
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Prepare & Serve Food & Drink: Make and serve hot drinks to standard, heat toasties, soups, smoothies, and other menu items using provided equipment.
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Cleanliness & Presentation: Keep front-of-house, tables, and counters clean and tidy; maintain friendly presentation and hygiene standards.
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Basic Prep & Support: Assist with simple preparation and display of baked goods, refill stock, rotate items, and ensure the freshness of displayed products.
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Shop Setup & Close: Help open and close the Food & Coffee House, including tidying up, restocking, waste logging, and assisting with cleaning tasks like sweeping or wiping surfaces.
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Collaborate: Work with Team Leaders and Supervisors to support the smooth flow of service and customer satisfaction.
What We’re Looking For:
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Friendly, helpful attitude and strong communication skills
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Ability to multitask in a busy environment
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Some familiarity with food prep or hospitality is helpful but not essential—training will be provided
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Awareness of food safety and hygiene practices
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Flexible availability including weekends and bank holidays
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Reliable travel to Wokingham location
What We Offer:
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Secure employment contract
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Full training and ongoing support
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Free meal during your shift
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20% discount on all Honesty Group products
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Access to discounted Cookery School courses
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Opportunities for progression into roles like Kitchen Assistant, Team Leader, or Supervisor
If you're enthusiastic about food, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of a friendly and growing team, we’d love to hear from you.