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Seasonal Barista Coffee Shop Assistant

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Dunelm

Nov 14

Applications are closed

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

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.
  • Our Dunelm colleagues work together to support and encourage each other in order to help create a fantastic work environment that feels like home. So, we would like you to feel confident and empowered in your role, be sociable and excited at the prospect of working in an ever-growing retail environment and provide memorable customer experiences.

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 pay range for the Seasonal Barista Coffee Shop Assistant position?

The pay range is £7.10 - £11.44 per hour.

How many hours per week will I be expected to work?

You will be expected to work a minimum of 24 hours per week.

Until when is the position available?

The position is available until February 2025.

Will I need to work weekends and evenings?

Yes, the role requires at least one evening shift and one Saturday or Sunday shift each week.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Coffee Shop Assistant?

Responsibilities include preparing food and beverages, serving customers, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Is prior experience necessary for this role?

While prior experience in a similar environment is ideal, having experience working closely with a team is important.

Are there any specific age requirements for applicants?

Yes, applicants aged 16-17 will earn £7.10 per hour, while those aged 18 and over will earn £11.44 per hour.

What are the qualifications of a successful candidate?

A successful candidate will be polite, hard-working, a complete team player, and flexible with scheduling.

Does Dunelm promote diversity in hiring?

Yes, Dunelm is committed to becoming a fully inclusive business and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

What kind of environment can I expect while working at Dunelm?

You can expect a supportive and encouraging work environment where colleagues work together to create a fantastic workplace atmosphere.

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.

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