Job Description

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 offering good food and yummy baking?
If so this role in our newly refreshed cafe could be for you!

Role summary

You will be part of a busy and friendly team at Cafe on the Park based on Dunsfold Business Park. The Cafe 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 Cafe 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.

Salary:

22,222 PA (Equivalent hourly rate of 12.21p/h)

Contract:

terms Monday to Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm (35 hours per week) (Part time days and hours are available)

Annual leave:

25 days plus bank holidays

What We can offer you?

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

How will you contribute to the team?

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 Cafe 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 Jigsaw's autistic adult learners and pupils Take on board all customer feedback to ensure great customer experience

What will you 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)

We are also keen to accommodate flexible working request for part time days per week. Please enquire upon application about how these options could work for you.

JIGSAW SCHOOL (AND THIS VACANCY) ARE LOCATED IN CRANLEIGH, SURREY (GU6 8TB)

Find out more

Please visit our website

www.careersatjigsaw.co.uk/current-vacancies/

where you will find more details and a full .

For an informal discussion about the role please contact our HR Department on 01483 277366 or email

careers@jigsawtrust.co.uk

Application process

To apply for this role please download and complete an application form found at

www.careersatjigsaw.co.uk/apply/

and return it to

careers@jigsawtrust.co.uk

ABOUT JIGSAW

Jigsaw Trust is a registered charity inspired by autism in its desire to provide the very best in ongoing education, vocational and wellbeing services for autistic people; it is also committed to raising awareness of autism and promoting the understanding and acceptance of autistic people.

Jigsaw Trust incorporates: Jigsaw CABAS School, rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, educating children aged 4-19 years, and JigsawPlus a specialist day service delivering key living and life skills learning for adults from the age of 18+. The Trust also operates 2 social enterprises: Cafe on the Park providing work experience and volunteering opportunities in a public-facing setting, and Jigsaw GARDENworks enabling learners of all ages to embark on a range of gardening and related outdoor activities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) of which the cost will be covered by Jigsaw

We reserve the right to close this vacancy where there is a significant response rate. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 12 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Physical Setting:

Cafe
Shift:

Day shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person