Job Description

Overview

Do you want to support your community by helping us develop our young and neurodiverse volunteers. The Ark Cafe located in Marlow Methodist Church is the corner stone of our community hub serving the people of Marlow. We are looking to recruit a member to join our team who has a passion for giving back to their community.

A minimum of 15 hours per week (including alternate Saturdays) with additional hours to cover holiday and sickness.

Duties

Preparing and serving food to customers ensuring high quality and consistency. Responsible for the day to day leadership in the kitchen preparing, serving and cleaning. Provide day to day support of volunteers to ensure Health and Safety and food hygiene standards are maintained. Work closely with the other staff to develop the young people and neurodiverse volunteers skills in customer service, food preparation, cooking and cleaning. Daily record keeping and stock replenishment. Responsible for opening and closing of the Cafe. Support and cover the front of house operations. Assist the Operations Manager with duties such as ordering as required

Requirements

Enthusiasm and a proactive approach to working with teams of volunteers Ability to work with neurodiverse people in order to develop their skills Good team player Good food preparation skills Good communication and organisational skills Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate initiative in resolving day to day problems Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of those using the Ark Cafe and other parts of the Church building and the volunteers A willingness to undertake training where/when appropriate Good level of physical fitness is essential to undertake necessary lifting, bending to low level and remain standing for lengthy periods Sympathy with the mission and activities of the Methodist Church.
Experience working in a cafe or similar environment, supervisory skills and a Food & Hygiene qualification would be advantageous.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person