Café Assistant (Bank Staff)
Accountable to:
Salary:
Pension:
Hours:
Holiday:
Location:
General Manager and Café lead
£NMW
Contribution Scheme with Peoples Pension.
Variable Contract
28 days per calendar year
The Ecology Centre, Kinghorn Loch, Kinghorn, KY3 9YG and other locations as required by the organisation.
About the Role
To support the delivery of our Nest Café focusing on locally grown locally sourced produce. You will work within our centre team, support the delivery and development of our café and other catering requirements for the business. This is a Bank member of staff post and hours will be offered depending on the demands of the business
Key Responsibilities
Preparation, assisting with cooking and service of food to all catered groups and the day-to-day cafe
Ensuring routine checks are carried out and recorded in relation to fridge and freezer temperatures, stocking linens and chemicals in the kitchen
Maintaining a high level of cleanliness in kitchen areas
Dealing with incoming orders and storing them correctly
Supporting special events
To participate fully with the in-house and external training programmes that form part of your development opportunities
Ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for customers, other staff and volunteers
Encouraging volunteers and ensuring a positive and collaborative spirit in the team
Assist in ensuring the Nest Café becomes a sustainable business
Any other relevant duties as may be required by the Business
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Qualification in Hospitality at SCQF Level 5 (Desirable)
Elementary food hygiene certificate
Intermediate food hygiene certificate (Desirable)
Experience and Knowledge
Cooking experience in a relevant environment
Understanding dietary and nutritional needs
Costing experience
Understanding of health and safety requirements
Understanding of HACCP procedures
Competencies and skills
IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Packages
Prioritisation skills
Initiative taking skills
Cash handling skills
Customer care skills
Administration skills
Literacy and Numeracy skills
Costing experience
IT skills
Communication skills
Supervisory skills
Team working skills
Organisational skills
Social media skills
Team working skills
Communication skills
Organisational skills
Personal Characteristics and other
High level of interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to build effective and engaging relationships
Ability to respond constructively to change
Resilient
Reliable
Collaborative
Solution focussed
Flexibility of approach
Self-motivated, enthusiastic and with a high degree of professional commitment
Additional Information
The post may require evening and weekend work.
How to apply:
Applications should be made by submitting a CV and Supporting statement before the closing date of 31st May 2022 at 12noon. Applications should be submitted to nestcafe@theecologycentre.org