At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve delicious food and drinks while creating a welcoming atmosphere for library visitors.
- Company: Join Essex County Council, a dynamic local authority committed to community service.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working hours, competitive pay, and great employee benefits.
- Other info: Perfect for students looking for part-time work with career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while gaining valuable customer service experience.
- Qualifications: GCSE or equivalent, catering experience, and a passion for excellent customer service.
The predicted salary is between 25959 - 25959 £ per year.
Permanent, Part Time
Up to 25,959 per annum (full time equivalent)
Location: Harlow
Working Style: Fixed-base worker
Please note, this is part time role working 30 hours per week, 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. The pro rata salary for this role will be 21,048 per annum.
Essex County Council are recruiting for a Caf Assistant to work within the caf at Harlow Library and ACL (Adult Community Learning) Centre. The caf provides a welcoming space for library visitors, learners, staff, and members of the local community to enjoy refreshments and socialise.
As a Caf Assistant, you will help to maintain a clean, safe, tidy, and welcoming environment for customers purchasing and consuming food and drink within the caf. You will be responsible for:
- Serving customers
- Preparing and serving food and beverages
- Undertaking basic food preparation in accordance with food safety regulations
- Washing up, clearing tables, general day-to-day cleaning duties, and scheduled deep cleaning activities in line with health and safety standards
- Identifying and completing tasks to a high standard
- Operating tills and handling cash transactions
- Assisting with stock control, stocktaking, and the movement of supplies
- Complying with all relevant health and safety procedures
- Ensuring the correct use and care of protective clothing and equipment at all times
You will play an important role in delivering an excellent customer experience by providing friendly, helpful, and professional service to all customers using the caf within Harlow Library and ACL Centre.
The Experience You Will Bring
- Educated to RQF Level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent by experience
- Experience of working within a Catering environment
- Ability to develop skills and knowledge within role
- Experience of delivering excellent customer service
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work within a team
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Caf Assistant - Harlow Library & ACL Centre, Harlow employer: Essex County Council
Essex County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people. With flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development, staff are encouraged to grow within their roles, all while contributing to a vital service in the heart of Chelmsford.
