Barista / Kitchen Assistant

<p>We're currently recruiting a dedicated Barista / Kitchen Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in a major High Street brand on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.</p> <p>As a Barista / Kitchen Assistant, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.</p> <p>Could you bring your spark to a major High Street brand? Here's what you need to know before applying:</p> <p><strong>Your key responsibilities will include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers</li><li>Keeping the bar area clean</li><li>Receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards)</li><li>Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator</li><li>Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates</li><li>Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques</li><li>Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs</li><li>Representing CH&amp;CO and maintaining a positive brand image</li><li>Complying with Food Handling &amp; Hygiene standards</li><li>Complying with Health &amp; Safety regulations</li></ul> <p><strong>Our ideal Barista will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships</li><li>Have previous experience in customer service</li><li>Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner</li><li>Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers</li><li>Have Hands-on experience with brewing equipment</li><li>Possess the ability to work under pressure</li><li>Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability</li></ul> <p>As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.</p> <p>Job Reference: com/2905/42963001/52743316/WJ #Peabodys</p> <p>Compass Group UK&amp;I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!</p>