Are you a coffee or cake enthusiast? Do you have previous experience as a baker, barista or working in hospitality? Here at Emmaus Merseyside, we are looking for positive individuals with great people skills to get involved at our new Hub & Coffee Shop. We need your time, talent and skills to support our team in preparing and serving delicious cakes, food and drinks.
Main duties
- Assist in the day-to-day running of The Hub & Coffee Shop
- Customer service – providing a service of the highest standard
- Working alongside others in food preparation, baking, as a barista, and helping with community events
- Help to ensure our premises are clean and tidy, in line with agreed standards
- Promote public understanding of the work of Emmaus Merseyside.
Skills required
- Ability to operate as a team member
- Flexible attitude to types of jobs required within the role
- Respect for the organisation’s policies
- A willingness to participate in relevant and appropriate training
- Knowledge and awareness of good food hygiene practices
- Previous experience in the catering industry or barista work is desirable
- A pleasant manner and the ability to deal with the public at a face-to-face level
- Reliability, and an ability to cope in a fast-paced, busy working environment.
Time commitment
We are looking for a volunteer who will commit to at least 4 hours per week. We can be flexible in terms of what day(s) these will be.
Training, support and benefits
- As an Emmaus volunteer, you will be given a full induction when you start, including food hygiene certifications level 1 and 2, in-depth coffee training and pastry tuition.
- A staff member will support you throughout your time as a volunteer.
- We will offer you an opportunity to develop your skills and experience for a worthwhile cause.
- We will look to provide further training where possible.
- We will provide you with dinner and travel expenses on the days that you volunteer.
If you’re interested in this role please e-mail [email protected] or call 0151 928 1588.