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Barista/Coffee Shop Assistant

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Dunelm

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Newcastle

AI generated summary

  • You should have team experience, a passion for customer service, a strong work ethic, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
  • You will serve beverages, dish up food, maintain cleanliness, ensure food safety, manage dishwashing, and work efficiently within a team while adhering to health and safety standards.

Requirements

  • You’ll have previous involvement working closely with a team and you’ll ideally have prior work experience in a similar environment.
  • That you are a polite, hard-working individual who just loves to provide a friendly customer dining experience.
  • A complete team player who never fails to contribute and loves the satisfaction of a job well done and a smile on our customers faces.
  • You’ll be a flexible individual able to work across the weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

  • Whilst meeting high standards for Health and Safety and Food Hygiene, our Coffee Shop Assistants function as part of a tight knit team, working well under pressure and excelling in product knowledge.
  • As part of this role you will be working, and in contact with a variety of different ingredients including dairy, nuts, meat products including pork.
  • Serving hot and cold beverages.
  • Dishing up our delicious savoury and sweet food items.
  • Ensuring all cooked food is nice and hot.
  • Keeping the restaurant tables clear and sanitised as promptly as possible.
  • Loading and unloading the dishwashers.
  • Providing an exceptional standard of cleanliness throughout the kitchen, service area and restaurant.

FAQs

What is the hourly pay for this position?

The pay ranges from £7.10 to £11.44 per hour, depending on age and experience.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Cramlington.

How many hours per week will I be working?

You will be working a minimum of 16 hours per week.

Will I be required to work evenings and weekends?

Yes, the role includes at least one evening shift and one shift during Saturday or Sunday.

What are the main responsibilities of a Barista/Coffee Shop Assistant?

Responsibilities include preparing food and beverages, providing excellent customer service, maintaining cleanliness, serving food, and ensuring high standards of health and safety.

Is prior experience necessary for this role?

While not strictly necessary, previous experience in a similar environment is ideal.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for polite, hard-working individuals who enjoy providing friendly customer service and can work well within a team.

Are there any specific dietary allergens I will be working with?

Yes, you will be in contact with various ingredients including dairy, nuts, and meat products.

What does Dunelm value in its workplace culture?

Dunelm values diversity, inclusivity, and teamwork, aiming to create a supportive work environment.

How does Dunelm support its employees?

Dunelm has systems in place to support all colleagues and is committed to helping them enjoy successful careers.

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Dunelm

The Home of Homes

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1979
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Dunelm is a well-known UK-based homeware retailer that offers a wide range of products for home improvement and decoration. They specialise in selling items such as furniture, bedding, curtains, rugs, lighting, and kitchenware. Their ultimate mission is to make homes beautiful and comfortable by providing high-quality, stylish, and affordable homeware products to customers. Dunelm's purpose is to help people create a living space they love, by offering a diverse selection of home essentials and accessories that cater to different tastes and lifestyles. They aim to be the go-to destination for individuals looking to enhance their living spaces with top-notch products and excellent customer service.

Culture & Values

  • Stronger together

    We value connection, inclusion, team work and clear communication, engaging everyone in our purpose, helping people feel at home and creating a sense of belonging.

  • Keep listening and learning

    We know that being curious and having a growth mindset is key to our continual learning and that being self-aware and adaptable means we can to be our best selves more of the time and achieve things we never thought possible.

  • Long term thinking

    We are committed to putting our customers first, thinking big, making decisions and innovating in ways that are guided by our purpose, making a difference to the lives of our colleagues and customers.

  • Act like owners

    We enjoy the opportunity to take responsibility, be challenging and resourceful and make the right things happen in the right way.