Posted by Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group, is recruiting a Cafe Assistant for the Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Café in Pickering, North Yorkshire. The role is offered on a permanent casual basis with a zero-hours contract and pays £12.71 per hour.
The position involves basic food preparation, serving customers, handling payments, operating café equipment, maintaining cleanliness, restocking supplies, and supporting daily café operations. Previous café or barista experience is helpful but not required.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Cafe Assistant
- Company: Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group
- Location: Pickering YO18 7LT, UK
- Employment Type: Permanent casual
- Contract: Zero-hours contract
- Salary: £12.71 per hour
- Work Schedule: Weekend and holiday availability required
About the Employer
Restaurant Associates operates the café at Dalby Forest Visitor Centre. The café provides locally sourced dining options and catering packages for corporate events, team away days, and public activity days.
Job Description
The Cafe Assistant will support the daily operation of the visitor centre café by helping with food preparation, customer service, serving food and drinks, handling payments, cleaning, and restocking.
The position also requires employees to follow food hygiene and health and safety procedures, with training provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare basic food.
- Set up counters and serve food and beverages.
- Handle cash and card payments accurately.
- Operate coffee machines, grinders, and other equipment safely.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the café and working areas.
- Restock supplies.
- Monitor inventory levels.
- Provide a high level of customer service.
- Work with colleagues to support smooth daily operations.
- Follow food hygiene and health and safety requirements.
Qualifications and Requirements
The employer is looking for candidates who:
- Have their own transport due to the remote location.
- Are available to work weekends and school holidays.
- Have strong communication skills.
- Enjoy providing good customer service.
- Can work effectively as part of a team.
- Can work under pressure.
- Have a safety-first approach.
Previous café assistant or barista experience is beneficial but not required.
Salary and Benefits
The advertised pay is £12.71 per hour.
The listing states that training is provided and highlights opportunities to progress with the company.
No other specific benefits are listed.
Who Should Apply?
This position is suitable for people interested in café and catering work who have good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude. Previous café experience can be helpful, but the employer states that it is not required.
Applicants must have their own transport because of the location and should be available during weekends and school holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the pay for the Cafe Assistant job?
The advertised rate is £12.71 per hour.
2. Where is the café located?
The position is at the Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Café in Pickering, YO18 7LT.
3. Is previous café experience required?
No. Previous café assistant or barista experience is beneficial but not required.
4. What type of contract is offered?
The position is a permanent casual role with a zero-hours contract.
5. Do applicants need their own transport?
Yes. The listing states that applicants should have their own transport because of the remote location.
6. Will training be provided?
The listing states that training is provided for food hygiene and health and safety requirements.
7. Does the job require weekend work?
Yes. Applicants should be available to work weekends and school holidays.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience criteria should submit their application.
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