Job Description

Cafe / Bar Assistant

About Vauxhall City Farm

This is an exciting opportunity to become involved with one of London's hidden treasures. Covering over 1.5 acres of land, Vauxhall City Farm is home to over 100 animals and provides Londoners the opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the countryside without leaving the city.

Vauxhall City Farm strives to be a diverse and inclusive workplace. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, or other minority backgrounds that are underrepresented on the farm.

About the role:

The post holder will be the first point of contact in the cafe and must uphold excellent customer service while efficiently preparing orders.

Do you enjoy serving customers and make the best coffee in town? Are you flexible, empathetic, and dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service? If so, this role is perfect for you.

Main Responsibilities:

Preparation of hot and cold food both to order and for pre-booked meetings and events.

Serving and clearing tables. Making and serving coffee and other hot drinks to order, as well as serving soft and alcoholic drinks. Replenishing and tracking stock. Supporting to manage orders and deliveries of cafe supplies. Maintaining a tidy and clean space in line with Health and Safety standards. Monitoring and recording kitchen practices to comply with regulations. Taking payments at the till point. Assist in the running of events in the cafe/bar and meeting rooms including birthday parties. To comply with the arrangements made to deliver services in accordance with the Vauxhall City Farms Equal Opportunities Policy. To adhere to all health and safety instructions and not to do anything that might endanger themselves or others; to report to their line manager any dangerous situations in the workplace or any shortcomings in health and safety arrangements that they perceive.

Person Specification:

Experience in working in a cafe / bar environment

Be of legal age to serve alcohol (18 years or over) Level 2 or above in food hygiene and safety
A good understanding of Health and Safety procedures and Safeguarding practices.

Good customer service skills and strong communication skills

The ability to work on own initiative, using judgement and common sense.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to relate to people of all ages.

The ability to work flexible hours including weekends

How to apply:

To apply for the Cafe Assistant position please submit:

C.V. - maximum 2 sides of A4

A covering letter (no more than 2 pages) letting us know:

1. What do you love about your current job?
2. What would working at The Farm mean to you?
3. What's your super strength?

Email the above to: recruitment@vauxhallcityfarm.org with the subject:

Cafe Assistant Recruitment

Employment requirement

The post holder must have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide the necessary paperwork to verify this. As the role requires close working with children/vulnerable people the post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance on appointment.

The work of the Farmyard Sessional involves contact with young people. The postholder will therefore be subject to a DBS clearance on appointment and on an appropriate review basis thereafter.

By applying for this vacancy, you consent to the safe storage and handling of any personal data you have provided us with. We will never share your data with a third-party without your consent. You can request the removal of your data at any time, by emailing info@vauxhallcityfarm.org.

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee discount Flexitime
Work Location: In person