Cafe Assistant

**Join Our Team as a Cafe Team Member**

Are you passionate about creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become a vital part of our community as a Café Team Member.

**Position**: Café Team Member

**Reporting to**: Events and Facilities Manager, Café Supervisor

**About Us**:
Join us in contributing to the vibrant spirit of our community by actively participating in the operation of two cafes located within our premises - one nestled in the park and the other in our Community Centre.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Café Operation**:

- Execute day-to-day café operations, including food preparation, cooking, and service.
- Maintain a diverse and appealing menu to cater to the preferences of our community members.

**Event Catering**:

- Prepare and serve food for various events hosted at our facilities.
- Collaborate with the team to meet the culinary requirements of diverse events.

**Team Collaboration**:

- Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen operation.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and staff to ensure seamless customer service.

**Customer Interaction**:

- Provide friendly and enthusiastic customer service to create a positive and inviting environment.
- Address customer inquiries and special requests with professionalism and a customer-centric approach.

**Flexibility**:

- Demonstrate flexibility in work hours to accommodate the dynamic needs of café operations and event schedules.

**Hygiene and Safety**:

- Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organised kitchen space.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and sanitation in food preparation and service.

**Additional Expectations**:

- Support a working environment that promotes equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices.
- Attend work reliably, punctually, and participate in required training positively.
- Actively promote our Town Council and its facilities.

**Requirements**:

- A minimum of Food Hygiene level 2 (Training can be provided to reach this level before commencement of employment)
- Completion and timely submission of all forms, reports, and timesheets as requested.
- Familiarity with financial regulations and policies of the Town Council.
- Adherence to the employees' code of conduct to maintain the council's reputation.
- Compliance with Fire Safety Policy and Procedures at all times.
- Commitment to maintaining health and safety standards in the workplace.

**Benefits**:

- Opportunities for training and development
- Contribution to a thriving community environment
- Payment in line with the National Living Wage (for those aged 21 and over) and the National Minimum Wage (for those of at least school leaving age)

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SEASONAL POST FOR THE SUMMER PERIOD

**How to Apply**:
**Job Types**: Part-time, Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £6.40-£11.44 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person