Do you have experience of working in a customer facing or front of house role?
Are you looking for a role in a friendly team where you can also make a real difference?
Are you passionate about good food and yummy baking?
If so this role in our newly refreshed café could be for you! You will be part of a busy and friendly team at Café on the Park based on Dunsfold Business Park. The Café is a social enterprise providing catering services to the visitors and tenants of the Park as well as volunteering and work place opportunities to young people and adults with autism. You will contribute to the enterprise by supporting its day-to-day operation, working both front of house serving customers, and in the kitchen assisting the Café Cook and other team members. The key benefit of this role is helping to make a real difference to our learners while having no commitment to working either at the weekend or in the evenings.
Benefits of the role
Competitive Hourly rate
Sociable hours working Monday to Friday with no shifts, evenings or weekend working!
The opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of autistic children and adults
Free onsite parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health and Wellbeing Facilities and Support
Access to over 900 retailer discounts via our exclusive reward platform
Staff recognition days
Responsibilities of the role
Welcoming and interacting with customers to provide a friendly and efficient service
Taking customer orders and up selling specials and new menu items
Prepare hot beverages on our barista coffee machine
Assisting the Café Cook in the preparation of fresh and high-quality food options
Maintaining a well-stocked, clean and tidy environment in both the kitchen and cafe
Contributing to work experience opportunities and enjoyment for Jigsaws autistic adult learners and pupils
Take on board all customer feedback to ensure great customer experience
To be successful in this role you will need:
Proven experience of working in a cafe/restaurant/ front of house/customer facing role
Proven experience of preparing food in a commercial kitchen
Ability to work under pressure - independently and as part of a team
A friendly, cheerful disposition with a positive, can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A good standard of personal presentation and a solid understanding of health and hygiene requirements
A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable but not essential
Driving Licence or access to a lift (Due to our remote location)
Salary : £9984 PA (£12.80 per hour) FTE £24960 (Some flexibility around start and end times can be considered)
Contract terms : 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
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