Barnsley Hospice

Bank Barista

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Job summary

To be responsible to drive income for our new venture, the hospice coffee cart. This will involve selling beverages and wrapped snacks to the general public. You will work independently, with support from volunteers and the fundraising team/other colleagues to effectively deliver targets set by the Head of Business Development.

The coffee cart will be mobile for events and activities within the community, to raise awareness of our services and generate funding to support the care we provide to the people of South Yorkshire.

Main duties of the job

Up keep of Coffee Cart.

Stock control of coffee cart, ordering of supplies.

Reporting and escalating Health and Safety issues affecting operational duties.

About us

Barnsley Hospice is a charity that provides specialist palliative and end of life care to hundreds of local people and those close to them each year. Our main priority is to achieve the best possible quality of life for people living with a life- limiting illness, whilst supporting those close to them during the period of illness and bereavement. As a specialist care provider, the range of skills we offer include, pain and symptom management, emotional support and end of life care. The hospice currently employs about 100 people and has a team of volunteers, based both at the hospice and within our Retail Hub.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Barnsley Hospice.

Details

Date posted

06 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0048-25-0008

Job locations

104-106 Church Street

Gawber

Barnsley

S75 2RL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Prepare coffee, tea, and other beverages that provide uplifting moments for our customers.

Have a great attention to detail, and aim to secure repeat customers through serving excellent coffee and running initiatives.

Ensuring Health and Safety hazards, issues, near misses and accidents are reported using the appropriate reporting procedures at the earliest opportunity.

Greet, prepare and take customers orders for beverages in a friendly, courteous, professional, and timely manner to ensure customers satisfaction and that they walk away happy and excited about their next visit.

Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply and other consumables.

Complete all Food Safety and Health & Safety paperwork correctly when required.

Knowledgeable and practises food safety codes and governing standards, including allergens.

Production of high-quality hand-crafted beverages.

Comfortable with driving a single axle small trailer behind a works vehicle if needed.

Familiarise self with menu and prices and is able to educates customers by presenting and explaining the menu.

Flexible working as necessary.

Able to signpost for more advice.

Maintain a clean and well organised work area, the cleanliness of all displays, counters and seating areas and follow all food safety and hygiene regulations.

Operating & maintaining coffee making equipment.

Operate a cash register (or equivalent) receiving payments and providing customer service.

Maintain proper security of cash and understand and follow cash-handling policies and procedures.

A hard-working attitude and multi-tasking skills.

General:

Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.

Maintain a calm demeanour during high volume periods.

Ability to work shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Full driving licence.

Confident driver.

Other:

To undertake any other duties, commensurate with the role as required by the Hospice.

To act as an ambassador of the Hospice, maintaining honesty, integrity and trustworthiness at all times.

The post holder will be expected to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

The post holder will ensure that they are aware of and apply health and safety and fire precautions.

The post holder will ensure that clinical risk management and safeguarding procedures and relevant good practice guidelines are followed at all times.

The post holder is to ensure data protection is maintained at all times.

The post holder will be flexible in terms of working hours in order to meet service needs.

The post holder will support the Hospice as required, across the range of duties as appropriate within the grading of this post. In the context of rapid and ongoing change within the Hospice, the above responsibilities represent the current priorities and requirements for the post. These priorities will develop and evolve over time. Any significant changes will be the subject of full communication and consultation with the post holder.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Prepare coffee, tea, and other beverages that provide uplifting moments for our customers.

Have a great attention to detail, and aim to secure repeat customers through serving excellent coffee and running initiatives.

Ensuring Health and Safety hazards, issues, near misses and accidents are reported using the appropriate reporting procedures at the earliest opportunity.

Greet, prepare and take customers orders for beverages in a friendly, courteous, professional, and timely manner to ensure customers satisfaction and that they walk away happy and excited about their next visit.

Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply and other consumables.

Complete all Food Safety and Health & Safety paperwork correctly when required.

Knowledgeable and practises food safety codes and governing standards, including allergens.

Production of high-quality hand-crafted beverages.

Comfortable with driving a single axle small trailer behind a works vehicle if needed.

Familiarise self with menu and prices and is able to educates customers by presenting and explaining the menu.

Flexible working as necessary.

Able to signpost for more advice.

Maintain a clean and well organised work area, the cleanliness of all displays, counters and seating areas and follow all food safety and hygiene regulations.

Operating & maintaining coffee making equipment.

Operate a cash register (or equivalent) receiving payments and providing customer service.

Maintain proper security of cash and understand and follow cash-handling policies and procedures.

A hard-working attitude and multi-tasking skills.

General:

Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.

Maintain a calm demeanour during high volume periods.

Ability to work shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Full driving licence.

Confident driver.

Other:

To undertake any other duties, commensurate with the role as required by the Hospice.

To act as an ambassador of the Hospice, maintaining honesty, integrity and trustworthiness at all times.

The post holder will be expected to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

The post holder will ensure that they are aware of and apply health and safety and fire precautions.

The post holder will ensure that clinical risk management and safeguarding procedures and relevant good practice guidelines are followed at all times.

The post holder is to ensure data protection is maintained at all times.

The post holder will be flexible in terms of working hours in order to meet service needs.

The post holder will support the Hospice as required, across the range of duties as appropriate within the grading of this post. In the context of rapid and ongoing change within the Hospice, the above responsibilities represent the current priorities and requirements for the post. These priorities will develop and evolve over time. Any significant changes will be the subject of full communication and consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths Level 2 or equivalent
  • Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (or willingness to work towards)

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a barista role
  • 6+ months of experience in food service

Skills, abilities, and personal attributes

Essential

  • Full driving license
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Uses own initiative, but works well under guidance
  • Ability to manage cash flow, has basic maths skills, and can process cash takings
  • Demonstrate a passion for coffee or customer service
  • Enjoys interacting with all people so excellent communication and relationship skills are essential
  • Warm, friendly, helpful, and positive demeanour to ensure great customer service
  • Highest standards of personal hygiene and has a focus on a clean working environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths Level 2 or equivalent
  • Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (or willingness to work towards)

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a barista role
  • 6+ months of experience in food service

Skills, abilities, and personal attributes

Essential

  • Full driving license
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Uses own initiative, but works well under guidance
  • Ability to manage cash flow, has basic maths skills, and can process cash takings
  • Demonstrate a passion for coffee or customer service
  • Enjoys interacting with all people so excellent communication and relationship skills are essential
  • Warm, friendly, helpful, and positive demeanour to ensure great customer service
  • Highest standards of personal hygiene and has a focus on a clean working environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospice

Address

104-106 Church Street

Gawber

Barnsley

S75 2RL


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospice

Address

104-106 Church Street

Gawber

Barnsley

S75 2RL


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Business Development

Julia Bowness

julia.bowness@barnsley-hospice.org

01226244244

Details

Date posted

06 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0048-25-0008

Job locations

104-106 Church Street

Gawber

Barnsley

S75 2RL


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