Ennerdale Centre Assistant

**The Ennerdale Hub Limited is recruiting for an Assistant for The Gather Cafe, Shop and Community Space in Ennerdale Bridge, Cumbria**

**The Gather is a community run cafe, shop and community centre in the heart of the Ennerdale Valley. We are looking for a hard-working individual who enjoys working in a fast paced environment. This is a varied part-time role that requires some flexibility during peak season and holiday times.**

**Ownerships and Responsibilities**

Reporting to The Gather Manager, you’ll ideally have worked in a retail and/or catering environment already or be able to demonstrate other relevant experience. As a key holder of The Gather, you’ll be expected to take responsibility for opening and closing procedures when on shift. This will include cashing up / banking so you’ll have unquestionable honesty and integrity. Other responsibilities include:

- Preparing coffees, other drinks and light snacks (you’ll be trained as a Barista)
- Serving customers in the shop and café
- Making sure shelves are well stocked and stock is monitored to avoid waste
- Placing orders with agreed suppliers
- Following policies and procedures so The Gather is run efficiently and profitably
- Preparing a handover for other staff members and volunteers at the end of a shift
- Taking bookings for The Gather’s community space
- Making sure The Gather is clean and tidy at all times
- Keeping The Gather Manager well informed of any issues
- Promote and actively contribute to the future development of the centre
- Doing whatever is needed to make sure our customers have a pleasant experience every time

**Personal Qualities / Attributes**

You’ll be a natural when it comes to customer service and enjoy being busy. For this very varied part time role, you’ll be:

- Adaptable and willing —happy to turn your hand to any task
- A great team player, but also happy working on your own at times
- Great with customers (nothing should ever be a bother to you)
- Reliable and dependable — you’ll be a key holder for The Gather
- Flexible in the hours you can work (you’ll be expected to cover holidays / sickness as necessary)
- Must be able to work weekends
- Able to spot what needs doing and take great pride in your work
- Enthusiastic with a positive can-do attitude

A driving licence, due to the rural village location and the need for flexibility.

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £10.42 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 30/06/2023