Catering Assistant - Saturday (8hrs p/w)

Bracknell Forest Council; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking a café assistant for The Look Out Discovery Centre, a popular visitor attraction. The successful applicant will provide exceptional customer service in a fun and safe environment, engaging with a diverse customer base. The role offers opportunities for development within an inclusive team setting and allows work amidst the beautiful Swinley Forest.

Benefits

Opportunities for development with training courses

Inclusive working environment and social networks

Internal sports and social club opportunities

Engagement with various customers

Work near the picturesque Swinley Forest

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and reliable individual.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Strong focus on customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food and drink preparation and service.
• Provide polite and efficient service to customers.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Hygiene policies.

Skills

Customer Service

Reliability

Flexibility

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02.06.2025

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Job Description:

Help us deliver a great experience to our customers - and you will experience a great place to work.

The Look Out Discovery Centre is a very popular visitor attraction with a hands-on science and discovery exhibition; gift shop; coffee shop and play area, all set in 1,000 hectares of Crown Estate woodlands. The Look Out Discovery Centre is open 7 days a week. Our aim is to make sure that our visitors have a safe, relaxing and enjoyable experience and the successful applicant will play a key role in achieving this.

What it’s like working in our team…

We care about our visitors and want to supply all site visitors with great customer service. Our cafe team play a key role in helping ensure our customers enjoy their day out to The Look Out Discovery Centre. We enjoy interacting with our varied customer base making their visit fun and enjoyable as well as clean and safe.

You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training…

• To assist with the preparation and service of food and drinks including the operation of the point of sale system.
• To provide a service to the customers, in a polite and efficient manner
• To work safely within Health, Safety and Hygiene policies and instructions.
• To assist with special catering functions e.g. children’s parties, as and when required.

The benefits you will experience are…

• Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks,
• Internal sports and social club opportunities.
• The opportunity to engage with a variety of customers and deliver great customer care.
• To work on the doorstep of the picturesque Swinley Forest.

What we’re looking for…

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person with the ability, willingness and flexibility to work hours to ensure the consistent provision of services in our cafe. You will have a strong focus on customer service and the ability to deal with customers of all ages and backgrounds and to ensure that their visit is the best possible within the resources available.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on 29th May 2024.