Catering Assistant and Barista

Colchester City Council; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Colchester seeks a Catering Assistant and Barista to deliver exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include preparing and serving food and beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have experience in a public-facing role, preferably catering or hospitality. The role offers full-time working on a rota basis with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Target commission (bonus) scheme

Free Gym membership

Various Staff discounts at Leisure World

Pension with immediate life cover

Generous Annual Leave

Travel Discounts

Online Discounts

Healthcare Discounts

Learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience working in a public-facing role, preferably in catering or hospitality.
• Ability to create a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
• Skill in handling cash transactions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly and efficient customer service.
• Prepare and serve food and beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness in catering outlets.
• Manage waste and recycling.
• Organize deliveries efficiently.
• Refill vending machines.

Skills

Customer service skills

Food preparation

Barista skills

Hygiene standards

Job description

Overview

Contract Type: 3 x Permanent

Working Hours: 2 x full time, average of 37 hours per week on a rota basis and part time hours (20 hours per week) on a rota basis available

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check of the child workforce, including a children’s barred list check is required for this role.

Role

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service in a dynamic environment? We\'re seeking a Catering Assistant and Barista to join our team. Your role will involve preparing and serving hot and cold food and beverages while ensuring high standards of cleanliness and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate would ideally have experience working in a public-facing role, preferably in a catering or hospitality setting. Experience will include food preparation, barista skills, and maintaining high hygiene standards. You\'ll create a welcoming atmosphere for customers, work effectively as part of a team, and handle cash transactions accurately.

Principal Accountabilities

• Deliver friendly, professional, and efficient customer service to create a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
• Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold food and beverages, ensuring high presentation standards.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness in catering outlets and equipment.
• Manage waste and recycling within the café.
• Receive and organize deliveries efficiently.
• Refill vending machines, ensuring items are available for purchase when outlets are closed.
• Follow catering and Colchester City Council procedures, keeping training up to date.
• Comply with the Council’s Safeguarding policies concerning children and vulnerable adults.

Working Arrangements

Our full-time positions will work an average of 37 hours per week on a rota basis. Early morning, weekend and evening working will be required.

You will be exposed to multiple sites within the Leisure World portfolio and in this multi-skilled role, there will be every opportunity for training, growth, development, and promotion.

How to Apply / Additional Information

If you\'re enthusiastic about providing excellent customer service and have a commitment to maintaining high standards, we want to hear from you. Join us in delivering exceptional experiences to our community.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews are immediately available. The vacancy may close if suitable and preferred candidates are identified.

Benefits

• Target commission (bonus) scheme
• Free Gym membership
• Various Staff discounts at Leisure World
• Pension with immediate life cover
• Generous Annual Leave
• Travel Discounts
• Online Discounts
• Healthcare Discounts
• Learning and development

For further information please contact Oliver Culley at [e-mail]

For a copy of the job description, please contact Oliver Culley.

Colchester City Council has a wide range of services and facilities that can involve dealing with children or vulnerable adults. We treat our obligations for the safety of children and vulnerable adults seriously and expect our staff to be committed to the principles of our published policies and to adhere to the procedures contained within them.