Barista

Wolverhampton City Council

📍 Multiple locations across Wolverhampton

💷 £13.05 per hour (weekly pay)

Wolverhampton City Council is currently recruiting for a General Assistant to support catering and café operations across a number of sites, including Aldersley Leisure Centre Cafe, West Park Tea Rooms, Bantock House, and Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

This is a varied and hands-on role where you will support the delivery of high-quality food service while ensuring an excellent customer experience in a busy environment.

• Assist the Cook Supervisor with food preparation and service
• Support buffet preparation, setup, and replenishment
• Prepare and serve hot and cold food and beverages, including use of a barista coffee machine
• Operate tills and process both card and cash payments accurately
• Deliver excellent customer service at all times
• Serve food to customers in a professional and friendly manner
• Clear tables promptly and maintain a clean, welcoming environment
• Carry out cleaning duties, including washing up and maintaining kitchen and café equipment
• Check deliveries, ensure accuracy, and store items safely

• Attend training as required to support operational needs (this may include occasional work outside normal hours)
• Work in line with all Council policies, including Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection, and Financial Regulations
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the café and catering service

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work across multiple sites
• Able to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
• Strong communicators with excellent customer service skills
• Team players with a proactive and positive attitude
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

• Adhere to Wolverhampton City Council's policies and procedures at all times

If you are looking for a rewarding and varied role within a well-established organisation, we would love to hear from you.