Job Description

We are searching for an exceptional Cafe Assistant with a passion for ensuring all of our customers are happy and feel welcome. You will be responsible for supporting the running of our cafe based in North Shields. This role will include a variety of tasks such as; food preparation, cooking, presentation, customer service and cleaning.

You should be well organised, proactive, and have the ability to inspire those around you. To be successful in this role, you will need to have Barista and food handling training experience, be able to work within a team, have great customer service skills and be passionate about ensuring our customers' needs are met with .

Job Title:

Cafe Assistant

Location:

YMCA North Tyneside, North Shields, NE29 0AB.

Contract Type:

Part time

Hours per week:

30 hours (Mon-Sun availability)

Salary:

12.60 per hour

Benefits:

In addition to joining a great team, our colleagues also benefit from: enhanced holiday, your birthday off, access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP Helpline, discount at our Cafe and Nursery, Salary Sacrifice Schemes, access to Reward Gateway, a free YMCA gym membership for you and a loved one and training opportunities on various topics such as Safeguarding, Mental health and Health and Safety and more!

To be successful, it is essential that you have relevant experience in a cafe environment and/or qualification in food hygiene or related fields. Previous experience in food preparation or serving is also acceptable.

Please note, the post holders must be able to work flexibly depending on the needs of the business and must be available for occasional overtime and weekends.

If you're interested in this post and would like an informal chat, please contact us on 0191 2575434 and ask for Shona Stapley (Cafe Supervisor) or HR, both will be happy to arrange a time for you to discuss the role and expectations in further detail.

Closing date:

Please apply ASAP without delay if you're interested as we will be interviewing as we go.

Interview process:

One Stage Interview.

Proposed start date:

ASAP

To Apply:

Please apply by providing a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for the position and an up to date CV. Please follow the link below to our online application form which will also ask for a CV to be uploaded.

Online Application Form:

https://form.jotformeu.com/ymcanorthtyneside/ymca-online-application-for-e

Please note:

The health, wellbeing and safety of our colleagues and candidates during this time is of paramount importance, with this in mind, we have refreshed our approach to recruitment.

YMCA North Tyneside is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce, we aim to be an equal opportunities employer and seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and value inclusion and diversity, which we demonstrate through our activities, policies and working practices.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Are you able to reliably work weekends?
Experience:

Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person