Café Assistant

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This post is a Temporary (Fixed Term) Part-Time post, 12 month contract.

This role is subject to on-going funding of the Community Service Programme by the Department of Social Protection.

Eligibility for the post:

Are you in receipt of disability allowance, invalidity allowance?

Are you a member of the travelling community in receipt of jobseeker’s payment or One Family Payment?

Are you a stabilised and recovering drug misuser?

Are you a person with convictions who is in contact with the Probation Service?

Are you in receipt of Jobseeker’s Benefit, Jobseeker’s Assistance, one parent family payment or the Jobseeker Transitional Payment?

If you have answered yes to any of the above, then you may be eligible to apply for the position*.

19.5 hours per week – Monday to Sunday, hours will vary week to week working a minimum of 4 days each week. Complete flexibility is required.

(* Please check with the Dept of Social Protection to confirm eligibility prior to applying for position, proof of eligibility will be required)

Garda Vetting is required for role.

YOUR ROLE: The Café Assistant will be responsible for the day to day provision of café services, including general food and beverage preparation, cleaning and general services.

KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring excellence in food and beverage preparation and customer service;
• Carrying out all tasks associated with receiving money, balancing cash register, cashier reports and filing, as well as ensure an efficient stock management system;
• Assisting management in order to create a viable and thriving café for the community;
• Acting as an ambassador for QCYC going above and beyond to provide all customers with exceptional service at all times.
• Taking all practicable steps to ensure personal safety and the safety of others while at work, in accordance with QCYC's Health and Safety policies, procedures and systems.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Basic HACCP Certificate;
• Demonstrated ability in previous customer services roles;
• Previous experience of working in food / hospitality industry;
• Cash handling skills;
• Effective verbal communication;
• High standards of personal and food hygiene;
• Show initiative and is self-motivated;
• Flexible in hours/days worked and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal and working skills;
• Barista experience desirable.

Pay: €14.15 per hour

Expected hours: 19.5 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Check Eligibility before applying.

Are you in receipt of disability allowance, invalidity allowance?

Are you a member of the travelling community in receipt of jobseeker’s payment or One Family Payment?

Are you a stabilised and recovering drug misuser?

Are you a person with convictions who is in contact with the Probation Service?

Are you in receipt of Jobseeker’s Benefit, Jobseeker’s Assistance, one parent family payment or the Jobseeker Transitional Payment?

If you have answered yes to any of the above, then you may be eligible to apply for the position.

Work Location: In person