Weekend Centre Host & Barista — Nature Discovery Centre

Essex Wildlife Trust Ltd

Brentwood

On-site

GBP 15,000 - 21,000

Part time

23 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26–29 days
Pension scheme
Staff social days
Employee assistance programme
Discounts in Nature Discovery Centres

Job summary

Essex Wildlife Trust is seeking a Weekend Centre Assistant for the Nature Discovery Centre at Thorndon, Brentwood. You will serve customers in retail and food & beverage areas, operate tills and prepare drinks using the barista machine, while maintaining a clean and welcoming space.

The role is permanent, part-time, 8 hours per week across Saturdays and Sundays, at £13.08 per hour. You will work alongside volunteers to deliver excellent customer service in a conservation-minded setting.

Qualifications

  • Experience in delivering friendly, helpful customer service.
  • Ability to operate a till and handle transactions.
  • Experience or interest in food and beverage service is beneficial.
  • A team player who can work with volunteers and visitors.

Responsibilities

  • Serve customers in retail and food & beverage areas.
  • Operate tills and handle cash transactions.
  • Prepare drinks using a barista machine.
  • Maintain a clean, organized environment and restock shelves.
  • Work with volunteers to support the Centre’s services.

Skills

Customer service
Cash handling
Barista skills
Teamwork

Tools

POS system
Barista machine

Job description

Essex Wildlife Trust is seeking a Weekend Centre Assistant for the Nature Discovery Centre at Thorndon, Brentwood. You will serve customers in retail and food & beverage areas, operate tills and prepare drinks using the barista machine, while maintaining a clean and welcoming space.

The role is permanent, part-time, 8 hours per week across Saturdays and Sundays, at £13.08 per hour. You will work alongside volunteers to deliver excellent customer service in a conservation-minded setting.

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