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Coffee Shop/Barista Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 23 April 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £22,383 per annum
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 May 2024
Location: Cramlington, NE23 6NZ
Company: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 6244411/319-6244411LW

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Summary

A Vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare - NHFM (Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management).


We have 2 positions available for a Coffee Shop/Barista Assistant for our new coffee shop/deli opening in the Health and Wellbeing Centre. We are searching for an engaging, courteous Barista who is passionate about food and beverage preparation and education. The Coffee Shop/Barista Assistant will greet customers, answer their questions, take orders and accept payments, and prepare and serve food and drinks.

You will also maintain a clean and well-stocked workspace and dining area, update displays, and continuously expand your knowledge of food and beverage quality controls, preparation methods, and presentation by being a trained coffee barista.

This vacancy will include working in the Health and Wellbeing Coffee Shop/Deli however, you may be required to work in other areas of catering within organisation.

The receipt, checking for quality, temperature, correct quantity as per order to suppliers and the storage of such goods in the appropriate area within the time limits set out in the department policy on HACCP.

To be able to demonstrate the ability to serve food to staff and to be able to check temperature levels and be aware of the Food Temperature Regulations.

Operating the central dish wash machine, cleaning, drying and checking of the crockery and cutlery.

Preparation of vegetables, fruits and salads.

Service of food in the Dining Room and associated areas and preparation of
sandwiches, hot snacks and beverages where applicable.

Operation of the cash register.

Awareness of appropriate image/appearance to suit service needs.

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our websitewww.nhfm.co.ukfor more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

Responsible for the preparation of foodstuffs, general cleaning of equipment and areas within the Health & Wellbeing Centre and preparation and service of food to staff.

The post holder will be required to operate in the central dish wash area.

Preparing foods, such as sandwiches or baked goods, and grinding and blending coffee beans, brewing coffee and tea, and serving items to customers.

Packaging food and beverages for sale.

Selling coffee and tea blends and brewing equipment, highlighting the differences between items, and educating customers about brewing methods.

Cleaning and restocking work and dining areas, emptying trash and sanitizing equipment and utensils.

Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and
presentation techniques to improve food quality.

Updating signage and displays to attract customers.

Taking inventory and replenishing items in display cases, at tables, or behind the counter. Working as part of a fun, high-energy team.

Adhering to all food safety regulations and quality controls.


This advert closes on Tuesday 7 May 2024

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