An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Catering Assistant to join our client's vibrant Land of Oak & Iron Team.
Café/Front of House Assistant
Location: Winlaton Mill, Gateshead
Salary: Under 21 £8.60 per hour - 21 and over National Living Wage (£11.44 per hour)
Hours: Casual / 0 Hours
About the Employer
Our client is a charity operating across the North East & Cumbria region to mobilise practical community action on poverty and the environment. The Land of Oak & Iron, hosted by this organisation, has delivered over £5 million investment in local communities, their natural, cultural and industrial heritage.
Completed in 2018 the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre is set within the beautiful Derwent Valley with an abundance of natural woodland and rare wildlife. It covers a 177km2 area in the Derwent Valley making it one of the North East's most rewarding and exciting area's to explore. At the heart of the Land of Oak & Iron is the Heritage Centre, from there people enjoy a variety of events, creative workshops, guided walks & talks. You'll find the Cafe located in the Heritage Centre, with fresh seasonal ingredients and produce have been locally sourced wherever possible to showcase what the north east region has to offer.
About the role
Collaborating with a supportive brigade, you'll play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the catering services. Your responsibilities will include front-of-house duties, serving customers, crafting hot beverages, operating the till, and ensuring exceptional customer care. Maintaining consistently high standards of service, hygiene, and health & safety will also be a key focus.
This role demands a positive and adaptable mindset, coupled with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced customer-centric environment. It's essential to be available for weekend shifts and occasional evening work.
This employer looks forward to welcoming a dedicated team player who shares their commitment to excellence in customer service.
The casual hours contract operate on a 0 hours contract basis with no regular fixed hours.
About you
They are seeking someone who is outgoing and enthusiastic, preferably with experience of customer service in a fast paced catering environment. You will be an excellent communicator who is open, honest and acts with integrity. You will be flexible and willing to tackle any task or role assigned.
Closing Date: 31st August 2024
Interested?
To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position.
Make yourself at home
Our client wants you to be yourself and they value everything that makes you unique. They recognise and celebrate your difference and together you will make the organisation a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer our client offers a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.
This charity ensures that they provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that they organise. They are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Their safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people they appoint are suitable to work with children, young people and adults.
No agencies please.