Cafe Assistant

About Us

Dynamic Earth is a unique and iconic visitor’s attraction; it is like nothing else on Earth. It’s a chance to experience the primeval forces of nature as they shaped our planet, to journey through space and time and even go on a 4D VENTURE around the world. You’ll be embarking on the interactive adventure of a lifetime - the lifetime of our planet. This means that you will be working in an exhilarating, interesting and engaging work environment.

We are currently recruiting friendly, outgoing and enthusiastic staff to work in our Food Chain Café within our visitor attraction. This position is to assist within the cafe 5 star levels of customer service and a strong focus on meeting the customers’ needs whilst engaging with visitors to meet Visit Scotland’s 5 star standards. Applicants must be able to work weekdays with some weekends when required.

Rate of pay and terms: £10.42 per hour, on a Zero hour contract.

Job specification

• Serving cafe food, ordering additional food from the kitchen as required
• Stocking and re-stocking food and beverage items, cutlery and condiments as required
• Manning the servery, responding to visitor queries/requests, clearing trays, ordering additional food from the kitchen as required
• Use of till system, cash and credit/debit card handling
• Maintaining the café, surrounding area and servery in a tidy and presentable manner – ensuring strictly hygiene standards are adhered to at all times.
• Setting out and clearing tables as directed
• Adaptable and able to working different areas of the café operations
• In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their Supervisor/Café Manager which may be necessary from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department

Qualifications/Experience

• Previous experience in a similar position
• Coffee making / barista experience is useful although not essential as full training is given
• Food hygiene certificate would be advantageous, however online Flow training will be given.

Benefits of the Café Assistant

• Complimentary entry to Dynamic Earth.
• Free staff car-parking.
• 25% Discount in the Natural Selection Gift Shop.
• Subsidised meals from the Food Chain Café.
• Free entry to ASVA member Visitor attractions (subject to conditions).
• Limited Gym Membership at MacDonald Holyrood Hotel (subject to conditions).
• Staff Canteen (complimentary tea, coffee).
• Staff Excellence Award - High street vouchers.
• Company pension contribution of 5%.
• Confidential advice-line through Health Assured.
• Company workwear issued including dynamic earth polo shirts and fleece.

Please apply with your CV & Cover Letter setting out why you think you are the best person for this job.

Job Type: Zero hours contract

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person