Casual Retail & Catering Assistant (Idle Valley Nature Centre)

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A local conservation charity is seeking a Casual Retail and Catering Assistant at the Idle Valley Nature Centre. The role involves front of house and barista tasks, providing excellent customer service and supporting smooth café operations. Customer service experience is beneficial but not essential as training will be provided. This role is zero hours, requiring weekend availability, offering the national minimum wage.

Qualifications

• Customer Service experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Training will be provided with guidance from the manager.
• Must have a proactive approach and a 'can-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform Casual Retail and Catering Assistant duties.
• Provide excellent customer service to visitors.
• Operate the till, wash up, and replenish stock.

Job description

Overview

Based at Idle Valley Nature Centre. Zero hours – must be available on weekends. Salary: National Minimum Wage. Closing date: 30 September 2025.

Responsibilities

• Casual Retail and Catering Assistant duties in the Idle Valley Nature Centre Café, including front of house and barista tasks as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and be warm, friendly and helpful to visitors.
• Operate the till, wash up, replenish stock and assist team members as required.
• Give directions to visitors and support the team to ensure a smooth café operation.
• Think on your feet with a proactive approach and a “can-do” attitude.

Qualifications

Customer Service/Front of House/Barista experience are beneficial but not essential as training will be provided. You will have guidance and support from the manager and colleagues.

About us

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. We are a countywide conservation charity with nature reserves across the county and part of a UK network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts.

How to apply

To apply, please upload your cover letter and CV or drop them off to one of our team members at Attenborough Nature Centre café or email to [e-mail]

If you have any support requirements please notify us at the earliest opportunity via [e-mail] so that appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made to our recruitment process.

DBS and equal opportunities

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Ltd is an equal opportunities employer that strives to be a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, such as people from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQ+.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.