• Do you have experience of working in a customer facing or front of house role?
• Are you looking for a role in a friendly team where you can also make a real difference?
• Are you passionate about good food and yummy baking?

You will be part of a busy and friendly team at Café on the Park based on Dunsfold Business Park. The Café is a social enterprise providing catering services to the visitors and tenants of the Park as well as volunteering and work place opportunities to young people and adults with autism. You will contribute to the enterprise by supporting its day-to-day operation, working both front of house serving customers, and in the kitchen assisting the Café Cook and other team members. The key benefit of this role is helping to make a real difference to our learners while having no commitment to working either at the weekend or in the evenings.

Benefits of the role

• Competitive Hourly rate
• Sociable hours working Monday to Friday with no shifts, evenings or weekend working!
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of autistic children and adults
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Facilities and Support
• Access to over 900 retailer discounts via our exclusive reward platform
• Staff recognition days

Responsibilities of the role

• Welcoming and interacting with customers to provide a friendly and efficient service
• Taking customer orders and up selling specials and new menu items
• Prepare hot beverages on our barista coffee machine
• Assisting the Café Cook in the preparation of fresh and high-quality food options
• Maintaining a well-stocked, clean and tidy environment in both the kitchen and cafe
• Contributing to work experience opportunities and enjoyment for Jigsaws autistic adult learners and pupils
• Take on board all customer feedback to ensure great customer experience

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Proven experience of working in a cafe/restaurant/ front of house/customer facing role
• Proven experience of preparing food in a commercial kitchen
• Ability to work under pressure - independently and as part of a team
• A friendly, cheerful disposition with a positive, can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A good standard of personal presentation and a solid understanding of health and hygiene requirements
• A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable but not essential
• Driving Licence or access to a lift (Due to our remote location)

Salary: £9984 PA (£12.80 per hour) FTE £24960 (Some flexibility around start and end times can be considered)

Contract terms: 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

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