Cafe Assistant

The Kings Foundation

Cafe Assistant

£23795

The Kings Foundation, Cumnock, East Ayrshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: fffce31844254755bb2e9e9df1dd4e1d

Full Job Description

Catering Assistant within the Coach House Café

Key Tasks

General café work including preparation of food, fulfilling food orders, counter service, clearing tables and dishes.

The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation with a friendly manner who will fit in with our existing team. They should be able to work at a fast pace and busy environment of the team as well as on their own if required. This role would not suit school pupils as both weekday and midweek shifts are required.

The essential skills, knowledge and experience required are:

Basic food preparation skills and food Hygiene certificate would be an advantage, but training will be given. Own transport to the Estate is essential due to the location. Customer service experience in a customer facing role would be advantageous.,

  • Barista experience: 1 year (preferred)

    The King's Foundation provides holistic solutions to challenges facing the world today. We champion a sustainable approach to how we live our lives and build our communities, we run a diverse programme of education and training for all ages and backgrounds, and we regenerate and care for places where communities thrive and that visitors enjoy.


  • We work nationally and internationally but at the heart of our organisation is the heritage-led regeneration of the Dumfries House estate and its wider community, where our principles and philosophies are explored and put into practice.

    The work of The King's Foundation is inspired by our Founder and President, His Majesty The King, and his philosophy of harmony: that by understanding the balance, the order and the relationships between ourselves and the natural world we can create a more sustainable future. We have a diverse and inclusive workplace, creating a welcoming, safe space for everyone. This means that every member of our team can bring their whole self to work.

    We encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to and join The King's Foundation and bring their valuable skills and experiences.

    The Foundation is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees, including the provision of workplace adjustments.

    We do not tolerate discrimination based on protected characteristics (age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership) or other difference such as socio-economic background or social origin.

    Pulled from the full job description
  • Employee discount

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking, Variable hours over 7 days.


  • Your working hours will be variable shifts between the hours of 7am & 5.30pm with weekends & bank holidays being essential.


  • You must have the legal right to work in the UK.


  • (to be included where the post requires a PVG check) This post is considered to be a regulated activity therefore any offer will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure check with the Disclosure Scotland.


  • Job Type: Zero hours contract

    Pay: £8.60-£11.44 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Employee discount

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking


  • Schedule:
  • Day shift

  • Monday to Friday

  • Weekend availability