Softplay & Cafe Assistant + Kitchen Hand

Softplay & Cafe Assistant + Kitchen Hand (Dual Job Role)

ZERO HOUR CONTRACT ROLE TO COVER WEEEKENDS AND SUMMER HOLIDAYS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Opportunity for part time or full time role after September 2024.

Location: Middleton South, Wagonway Drive NE13 9BJ (Great Park Town Centre)

An independent and new softplay cafe business located in Great Park town centre requiring front of house staff for full time or part time positions.

As it is a softplay cafe, candidates must be able to work well with children and make all customers feel special and welcome. As we are working closely with children, candidates will be subject to DBS checks.

Ideal candidates must be team players, energetic quick learners and positive. Must be keen to provide excellent customer service (or general hot drinks preparation) knowledge along with kitchen and front of house/waiting experience is preferable.

You will be trained to work across our Café areas, as well as assisting in the running of parties and group bookings. You should also feel comfortable preparing basic food in the kitchen to rotate in roles each time. A flexible approach to working is therefore of importance.

As a new business that is growing, there is potential for quick progression within the role if the chosen candidate is an asset to the business.

The softplay cafe is open 9am - 6pm Monday-Sunday. You would be expected to cover a range of shifts around these times.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and approachable person to assist with a range of duties. You should have a fun, flexible approach to the demands of a busy children's indoor play centre, helping create a relaxed and inviting environment for people from the local community bringing their children to enjoy the Lemon Tree Softplay Cafe experience.

This varied role will involve:

If on kitchen duty on a work day:

* Be comfortable to prepare food from our menu (range of sandwiches, breakfast items, pasta and childrens meals.

* Level 2 Food Safety certificate and other sufficient qualifications preferable

* Food prep capabilties to ensure ease in kitchen

If on front of house duty on a work day:

* Ensure that all telephone enquiries are dealt with politely and efficiently

* Ensure that all prospective clients are politely and efficiently guided through all the possibilities on site visits

* Preparing drinks and food

* Serving customers food and drinks

* Processing payments

* Coordinating birthday parties

* Ensure a clean & tidy environment including reception area, play equipment, toilets

* Any other duties required by the needs of the business and the professional fulfilment of the role.

We would like to hear from you if you have the following:

* If you are great with children (and their parents!)

* Good interpersonal, time management and organisational skills

* Good teamworking skills

* Customer oriented mindset

Salary. £11.44 per hour (potential to increase)

We will give full training but past experience in customer service is desirable as well as the ability to work in a fast pace environment.

Ideal Qualifications although not essential but must be willing to work towards obtaining:

· Emergency at Work First Aid

Benefits:

* 28 days holiday entitlement (pro rata for part time)

* Company pension

* Discounted or free food

* Employee discount

* On-site parking

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Physical setting:

• Café

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/05/2024