Community Cafe Volunteer

• Glencorse Association (The)

• VO99829

As a Community Café Volunteer, you will play a vital role in supporting the operations of our café and foster a welcoming atmosphere for our visitors. You will assist in various tasks including customer service, food preparation and café maintenance while upholding our commitment to serving the community.

1. Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner


2. Take orders, handle cash transactions and operate the POS system with accuracy.


3. Prepare and serve food and beverages according to established recipes and quality standards.


4. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the café


5. Always adhere to food safety and hygiene guidelines.


6. Work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers to ensure efficient operation of the Café.
   Duties may vary based on the specific needs of the Café and may be subject to change.
   We also have several other volunteering opportunities if catering is not your thing! These include gardening, admin, Board duties, maintenance, baking, just to name a few. There really is something for everyone at the Glencorse Centre and we love to welcome new faces to our quirky team!!

Experience required

Interpersonal skills – ability to communicate effectively with diverse customers
Customer Service skills – attentiveness, friendliness, enthusiasm and a willingness to assist colleagues
Team work – collaboration with other staff and volunteers to ensure smooth operations
Basic food handling knowledge
Flexibility – adaptability to changing tasks and responsibilities in a café environment
Positive attitude – a willingness to contribute to the community and make a difference
A genuine interest in supporting the community and a passions for the Glencorse Centre’s mission are valuable attributes for volunteers.

Travel details

5 minutes’ walk from the nearest bus stop on the A701 which has multiple buses including 140, 141, 37, 47,
X37 and X62.

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Training details

Initial informal chat with the staff team, followed by a taster shift in the Café with the lovely Café ladies. This is to see whether it is a good fit for the new volunteer and to help them to feel comfortable in their new environment. Start-up training, including H&S procedures. Ongoing chats and checking in to see how the volunteer is settling in to their new role.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 14

Availability

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Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Frequency & commitment

Looking for a commitment of a minimum of 2 hours per day of volunteering but can be flexible. There is no minimum commitment but to be offered Food Hygiene training, the volunteer must be committed to volunteering in the Centre for a minimum of 6 months.

Volunteers (aged 14-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more

This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Midlothian.

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