Barista (Costa)

Places for People; Walton-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Pension with matched contributions up

Bonus scheme 2%

Buy/sell annual leave days

Healthcare cashback plan

Wellbeing support

Place Rewards discounts

Training and progression

Recognition programs

Inclusion and wellbeing focus

Free gym membership

Life Assurance

Job summary

Places Leisure, part of the Places for People Group, is recruiting for a Barista (Catering Assistant) to join the Costa team at our leisure centre. You will create a welcoming customer experience by preparing and serving drinks, food and refreshments, while handling orders and payments in a busy environment.

You’ll work with colleagues across the centre, keeping areas tidy and upholding high hygiene standards. Previous Barista experience and a First Aid at Work qualification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Barista or experience working in a fast paced customer-facing environment.
• First Aid at Work qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a range of hot and cold drinks, food and refreshments.
• Take customer orders and handle payments.
• Keep the café clean and well presented and maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Work closely with colleagues across the centre to provide a great customer experience.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer-facing environment

Job description

Places Leisure is part of the Places for People Group, we're changing lives by creating active places and healthier people for communities to thrive. As one of the UK's leading Social Enterprises, Places for People believes it's people who make a community, which is why we build homes, deliver services and create opportunities that help communities flourish.

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. We're looking for individuals who share our values, do the right thing, support their communities and are motivated to grow. We apply the same philosophy to our colleagues as we do to our communities, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. Here, you're more than just a colleague, you're part of our cause. Join a community that cares about you.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More about your role

As a Barista (contractually known as Catering Assistant), you'll be part of the Costa team within our leisure centre, creating a welcoming and enjoyable experience for every customer. You'll prepare and serve a range of hot and cold drinks, food and refreshments, while providing friendly and efficient service. You'll take customer orders, handle payments, keep the café clean and well presented and ensure high standards of food hygiene and safety are maintained throughout your shift. You'll work closely with colleagues across the centre to provide a great customer experience in a busy leisure environment.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience as a Barista or experience working in a fast paced customer-facing environment.

Preferred

• First Aid at Work qualification.

More about you

You're friendly, approachable and passionate about providing great customer service. You enjoy working in a busy environment and take pride in preparing quality drinks and refreshments while keeping your workspace clean, organised and welcoming. You'll be comfortable speaking with a wide range of customers, working as part of a team and maintaining high standards even during busy periods. You're reliable, proactive and happy to get stuck in to help create a great experience for everyone visiting the leisure centre.

Benefits (will vary for casual roles)

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• We pay the Real Living Wage as a minimum
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%
• Option to buy or sell annual leave days
• Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs, with private GP and health support services available
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including counselling, flu jabs, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to our Wellbeing Hub, supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing
• Access to Our Place Rewards, offering discounts and savings on groceries, travel, shopping, home products and other lifestyle purchases
• Ongoing training, professional qualifications, internal development programmes and career progression opportunities
• Recognition programmes including Star Awards and Colleague Awards, celebrating achievements and recognising great work
• Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement
• Free membership to Places Gyms
• Life Assurance to provide financial security for your loved ones, alongside access to will writing services to help you plan for the future with confidenc