Cafe Team Member

ENGINEERINGUK; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading café team as a Team Member, where you'll cook, serve, and ensure excellent customer experiences. Enjoy flexible hours and opportunities for progression in a vibrant environment that values teamwork and customer service.

Benefits

Colleague Clubcard discounts

Flexible working requests

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Wellbeing services

Exclusive discounts

Uniform provided

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Access to colleague networks

Qualifications

• Commitment to hospitality and customer service excellence.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Keeping kitchen equipment and utensils clean and tidy.
• Serving customers efficiently and with care.
• Following food safety and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Job description

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View more categories | View less categories | Sector: Catering and Hospitality | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

About the role

Tea is brewing. Café doors are opening. The day is about to start, and so are our café team members. They're the talented people making every day a little better for our customers. Now, you can join them.

As a Team Member in our café, you're involved in cooking, chatting with customers, and making a positive impact. You'll ensure every dish meets our menu's standards and all safety regulations. Additionally, you'll help keep the environment tidy, from kitchen equipment to customer tables.

This lively role offers daily challenges and opportunities for flexible hours, progression, and more. We guarantee a minimum of 16 hours weekly, with options for fewer hours (minimum 12). We are flexible with scheduling within the availability windows you provide, with three weeks' notice for shifts.

Note: Applicants must be 18 or over. For more details, click here.

Responsibilities

• Keeping kitchen equipment and utensils clean and tidy.
• Serving customers efficiently and with care.
• Following food safety and hygiene regulations, maintaining records.
• Practicing FIFO stock rotation to keep food fresh.
• Accepting deliveries and storing food safely.
• Adhering to operational policies and procedures.
• Preparing, cooking, and serving food as per the menu.
• Maintaining standards and ensuring food availability.
• Knowing the menu thoroughly and serving accordingly.
• Resolving customer complaints and informing the Café Manager.
• Staying updated with business communications and initiatives.
• Cleaning and sanitizing tables to keep the café clean.

Requirements

• Commitment to hospitality and customer service excellence.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety standards.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain cleanliness.

Personal qualities

• Teamwork skills.
• Effective communication and proactive attitude.
• Multitasking and working under pressure.
• Initiative and organizational skills.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Colleague Clubcard after 3 months – discounts at Tesco.
• Flexible working requests from day one.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Life Assurance.
• Wellbeing services and resources.
• Exclusive discounts on everyday purchases.
• Uniform provided.
• Holiday entitlement starting at 28 days including Bank Holidays.
• Access to colleague networks for support and community.

About Us

With 329 cafés nationwide, we focus on excellent customer experience and a family-like environment. Tesco values diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming everyone to be themselves at work. We support flexible working and are committed to accessibility and inclusion. Roles may close early during high application volumes. Feedback is provided only to interviewed candidates.

For more information, visit our company hub or our accessibility support page.