Café Assistant
This is a permanent, part-time vacancy.
Position: We are seeking a Cafe Assistant, to be based at our Stornoway campus.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and present light meals, vegetables, salads, and hot and cold sandwiches.
- Provide friendly, efficient customer service in the café, including handling cash and assisting with food service.
- Deliver hospitality services to clients in offices and classrooms across the College as directed.
- Wash crockery, cutlery, and kitchen utensils while following health and safety procedures.
- Keep tables, work surfaces, equipment, kitchen areas, and stores clean and tidy.
- Stock and clear food counters as needed, and receive and store deliveries.
- Work as part of the team, providing cover for colleagues when required.
- Support the Café Supervisor and Cook in the smooth day-to-day running of the café.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The successful candidate will have the necessary understanding of food safety and health and safety requirements, together with an industry-relevant food preparation qualification. Previous experience of working in a kitchen or café environment, including cash handling, is desirable. The role requires a polite, friendly and motivated individual with a flexible approach to duties and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The candidate should have good organisational skills and be able to multitask while working in a busy café environment.
A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline.
Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities.
