Job description
Cafe Assistant
Duties:
- Prepare and serve food and beverages to customers in a timely and friendly manner
- Take customer orders and ensure accuracy
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the cafe area, including tables, chairs, and serving stations
- Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables, assembling sandwiches, and baking pastries
- Handle cash transactions and operate the cash register
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing customer inquiries and concerns
- Assist with catering events, including setting up tables, arranging food displays, and serving guests
- Follow food safety guidelines to ensure proper handling, storage, and preparation of food items
- Collaborate with other cafe staff members to maintain a smooth workflow
Skills:
- Previous experience in a restaurant or cafe setting is preferred but not required
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with customers and team members
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Basic knowledge of food safety practices and regulations
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in order taking and food preparation
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
We offer competitive pay rates and opportunities for growth within our hospitality industry. If you are passionate about providing excellent customer service in a cafe environment, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Derby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Bartending: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Cafe Assistant