This role sits within the WestRaven Community Café & Garden run by Cross Keys Homes, working alongside the Café Manager and Assistant Chef. The post covers food preparation, baking and buffet production, front-of-house service, cash handling when needed, and supporting volunteers and community events. Shifts run on weekdays from 7:30am, or 8:00am on Fridays, in a space used by children, older people and vulnerable individuals. Applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
What the job involves
- Running the café day to day
- Preparing food, baking, cooking and producing buffets
- Giving customer service to all visitors
- Keeping high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety
- Helping with opening and closing and handling cash when needed
- Working with and supporting volunteers
- Building positive relationships with people from all backgrounds, including children, older people and vulnerable individuals
- Helping with community events and activities
- Helping keep the café environmentally sustainable
- Running front of house and welcoming visitors
- Assisting with or leading small community or work experience cooking sessions
What's required
Experience
- Experience of food preparation, cooking and safe food handling
- Previous experience in a customer-facing role
Skills & knowledge
- Confident, positive, understanding and helpful personality
- Understanding of food hygiene standards
- Excellent customer service skills
- Working well under pressure
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Checks & eligibility
- Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check
Nice to have
- Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
- Level 2 Culinary Skills or Professional Cookery qualification or equivalent
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
