Community Cafe Assistant Job Leicester area,England UK,Restaurant/Food Service

Main responsibilities and duties

Follow procedures for the storage and distribution of goods:
Working with the Café Co‑ordinator to ensure food safety practices are adhered to and robust systems are followed to capture stock deliveries, storage, rotation and distribution.

Follow procedures for effective food safety and hygiene.

Support the smooth and safe opening and closing of the café including setting up and cashing up at the end of the shift.

Assist with off‑site deliveries.

Prepare, cook and serve good quality food and hot drinks for cafe and catering customers, on and off site.

Uphold the highest standards of health and safety, cleanliness and professionalism and use your own initiative to respond quickly to issues or challenges that may arise when you are on duty.

Check that all café facilities, equipment or furnishings are kept in good working order and report any damage to the Café Co‑ordinator.

Respond promptly and professionally to any customer feedback, comments or complaints.

Attend and participate in team meetings, training and events as required.

Work outside normal office hours and at weekends as and when required.

To carry out work in such a way as to promote The Braunstone Foundations aims objectives and agreed policies.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the present time. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibilities entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of a grading of the position.

Person Specification E = Essential D = Desirable

Qualifications and Experience

Full and clean UK driving Licence E
Experience of working in the charitable/voluntary sector D
Experience of working in a busy environment E
Experience of working in a frontline customer facing role E
Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety in Catering E
Barista trained E
Cash/card management experience E
Experience of working in events D

Knowledge

A good understanding of current health & safety guidelines. E
Implementation of food safety and hygiene procedures E
Knowledge of working in a community centre environment, including young people and their families. D

Skills

Excellent organisational skills and experience E
Ability to cook & bake from scratch E
Excellent verbal and written communication skills E
Strong social media skills D
Problem-solving skills and ability to adapt and act accordingly to situations D
Ability to remain calm under pressure when dealing with challenging situations E
Good time management skills to be able to support the needs of multiple people E
Ability to make good, positive relationships with people, their families along with external agencies and Businesses E
Ability to keep accurate records and a good understanding of the importance of data D
A passion for high quality food and drinks D
Good presentation and merchandising skills. D

Personal

Be comfortable working independently, using your own initiative. E
An interest in the aims and objectives of The Grove Community Hub. E
Trustworthy, reliable and able to keep matters confidential E
Friendly & welcoming manner E
Ability to contribute effectively to a small team E

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