Salary
£25,223.62 per annum (Pro-rated if part time)
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Date posted
05/09/2025
Job reference
COLREQ01523
Contract Type: 3 x Permanent
Working Hours: 2 x full time, average of 37 hours per week on a rota basis and part time hours (20 hours per week) on a rota basis available
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check of the child workforce, including a children's barred list check is required for this role.
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service in a dynamic environment? We're seeking a Catering Assistant and Barista to join our team. Your role will involve preparing and serving hot and cold food and beverages while ensuring high standards of cleanliness and customer satisfaction.
The successful candidate would ideally have experience working in a public-facing role, preferably in a catering or hospitality setting. Experience will include food preparation, barista skills, and maintaining high hygiene standards. You'll create a welcoming atmosphere for customers, work effectively as part of a team, and handle cash transactions accurately.
Principal Accountabilities:
* Deliver friendly, professional, and efficient customer service to create a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
* Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold food and beverages, ensuring high presentation standards.
* Maintain high levels of cleanliness in catering outlets and equipment.
* Manage waste and recycling within the café.
* Receive and organize deliveries efficiently.
* Refill vending machines, ensuring items are available for purchase when outlets are closed.
* Follow catering and Colchester City Council procedures, keeping training up to date.
* Comply with the Council's Safeguarding policies concerning children and vulnerable adult
Our full-time positions will work an average of 37 hours per week on a rota basis. Early morning, Weekend and evening working will be required.
You will be exposed to multiple sites within the Leisure World portfolio and in this multi-skilled role, there will be every opportunity for training, growth, development, and promotion.
If you're enthusiastic about providing excellent customer service and have a commitment to maintaining high standards, we want to hear from you. Join us in delivering exceptional experiences to our community.
Early applications are encouraged as interviews are immediately available. The vacancy may close if suitable and preferred candidates are identified.
Working for Sport & Leisure at Colchester City Council benefits include:
* Target commission (bonus) scheme
* Free Gym membership
* Various Staff discounts at Leisure World
* Pension with immediate life cover
* Generous Annual Leave
* Travel Discounts
* Online Discounts
* Healthcare Discounts
* Learning and development
For further information please contact Oliver Culley at
For a copy of the job description, please click here.
Colchester City Council has a wide range of services and facilities that can involve dealing with children or vulnerable adults. We treat our obligations for the safety of children and vulnerable adults seriously and expect our staff to be committed to the principles of our published policies and to adhere to the procedures contained within them.