Barista - Harlow

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Harlow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Mental health support

Perks at Work

Career development

Referral bonus

Pension & life cover

Job summary

Costa Coffee in Healthcare Retail (Medirest) is seeking a friendly Barista for a part-time role, contracted to 30 hours per week. You will craft great coffee and serve it with a smile, becoming part of our customers' daily routine.

You will learn brewing methods, maintain a clean coffee bar, handle cash and card payments, and ensure compliance with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards. Previous customer service experience is valued, as is reliability and the ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and a friendly, engaging manner.
• Hands-on experience with coffee equipment or eagerness to learn.
• Ability to take cash and card payments, and provide accurate service.
• Willingness to learn beverage preparation, hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve food to high quality standards.
• Learn brewing methods and food presentation.
• Keep the coffee bar clean and stocked with dishes.
• Check equipment works and report maintenance needs.
• Take cash and card payments.
• Comply with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Initiative

Coffee equipment knowledge

Timekeeping

Reliability

Job description

We're currently recruiting a Barista to join Costa on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week. You'll craft great coffee and serve it with a smile, becoming part of our customers' daily routine, one cup at a time. What you'll do

• Preparing perfectly made drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
• Learning about brewing methods, drinks and food presentation
• Keeping the coffee bar clean and stocked with clean mugs and plates
• Checking the coffee equipment works properly and reporting any maintenance needs
• Taking cash and card payments
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards
  Are you passionate about all things coffee? Do you pride yourself on providing impeccable customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment? If so, we have the perfect role for you!, Our ideal Barista will:
• Be a brilliant communicator who easily builds relationships
• Have previous experience in customer service
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have hands-on experience with coffee equipment, or be keen to learn
• Be able to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
  Healthcare Retail, part of Medirest, is passionate about delivering excellent products, standards and customer service to patients, staff and visitors in over 50 NHS hospitals around the UK through convenience and catering retail formats. The portfolio comprises many high street brand franchises including Costa Coffee and M&S Simply Food as well as a selection of in-house brands.
  We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to 500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance