Part time Coffee Shop Assistant
1 x 15 hours / week
Wednesday: 10am - 1pm
Thursday: 10am - 1pm
Friday: 10am - 2.30pm
Saturday: 8am - 12.30pm
(Willing to pick up additional hours when required to cover staff illness/ holiday / busier periods)
Summary of Role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic team member, who is passionate about coffee & cake while delivering great customer service. No experience needed but needs to be willing to learn barista skills. Working alongside The Coffee Shop Team your primary role will be to serve our customers, clear tables and wash up, make great coffee and work within the Coffee Shop team.
Personal requirements
· A hardworking; honest; dependable; self-motivated person with (ideally) some coffee shop experience.
· Be prepared to take Level 2 Training in Food Hygiene, have a basic understanding of safe working practices and have the confidence to address any obvious health and safety concerns
· Be organised and able to use initiative
· Prepared to support a varied routine over 6 days. (Saturday mornings are essential)
· Physically fit and capable of manoeuvring heavy and awkward equipment using the safe systems and equipment provided.
· A DBS check is required for the post holder.
Where necessary complete relevant training courses and certificates as requested by The Coffee Shop Manager.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Serving
· Serve our many customers by accurately taking orders and customer payments both online and cash.
· Ensure that the Coffee Shop is kept clean and tidy at all times by clearing and cleaning tables and washing up.
· Making great tasting Barista style coffee when needed to cover and serving cold drinks
Maintenance & Safety
· Promptly notify Premises Manager of any new maintenance issues i.e. furniture and fittings defects or damage to internal / external fabric.
· Ensure that all fire exits are clear from any obstruction. If necessary, remove any obstruction.
· Ensure any hazards identified or reported are immediately cordoned off and made safe. Report these incidents to the Premises Manager
Security
· On arrival check for damage to the premises. Report any damage to the Premises Manager
Supervision of the Premises
· In conjunction with the on-site team, open and close the car park gates if required
· Open / close the Hall at times appropriate to the ‘booking schedule’ and then secure the premises when the Hall is not in use
Coffee Shop cleaning.
· Carry out cleaning of the facilities as agreed with The Coffee Shop Manager
General
· Have a basic understanding of the fire safety regulations, Health & Safety regulations, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), emergency procedures and rules for safe evacuation of the Village Hall.
· Assist The Coffee Shop Manager with tasks as requested.

• PLEASE NOTE: The Green is a multi use venue and is in use 7 days a week from 8am until 9pm weekdays and until midnight at the weekend. The Coffee Shop is currently open Monday to Friday 9am until 3.30pm and on a Saturday morning 9am-12pm.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £8.60-£11.44 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to work every Saturday morning 8am-12.30pm?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Bridgwater (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 07/11/2024
Reference ID: Coffee Shop Assistant
Expected start date: 14/11/2024