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Seasonal Barista Coffee Shop Assistant

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Dunelm

Nov 7, 2024

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

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 pay for the Seasonal Barista Coffee Shop Assistant position?

The pay for this position ranges from £7.10 to £11.55 per hour, depending on age and experience.

Where is the job located?

The job is located at our store in Edinburgh (Straiton).

What are the minimum hours required for this position?

A minimum of 16 hours per week is required for this position.

Until when is the position available?

The position is available until February 2025.

Will I need to work on weekends or evenings?

Yes, you will need to work at least one evening shift and one Saturday or Sunday shift each week.

What are my main responsibilities as a Coffee Shop Assistant?

Your main responsibilities will include serving hot and cold beverages, preparing food, maintaining cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service.

Do I need previous experience to apply?

While prior work experience in a similar environment is ideal, it is not explicitly required. However, a team-oriented attitude and a passion for customer service are essential.

Is there a requirement to handle food allergens?

Yes, you will be in contact with various ingredients, including dairy, nuts, and meat products, so awareness of allergens is important.

Does Dunelm promote diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Dunelm is committed to creating a fully inclusive business and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

What qualities are you looking for in an applicant?

We are looking for polite, hard-working individuals who enjoy providing friendly customer service and excel in teamwork. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is also important.

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.