Location: Discovery Road, Halifax, HX1 2NE
Salary: £10.61 – £12.91 per hour
Job Type: Part-time, permanent
Hours: 5 hours per week, primarily weekends
Work Location: On-site
About the Role
Eureka! is an award-winning educational charity and museum with a popular on-site café. We are looking for a friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our café and catering team.
You will be part of our Front of House team, helping to ensure that visitors, staff and event guests receive excellent service in a welcoming and enjoyable environment.
This is a permanent contract for 5 hours per week, specifically covering weekends. There may also be opportunities to pick up additional shifts during school holidays and to provide annual leave cover.
About You
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
- Friendly, cheerful and outgoing.
- Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
- Reliable and hardworking.
- Able to use your own initiative.
- A good communicator.
- Comfortable working as part of a team.
- Flexible and willing to work weekends, Bank Holidays and school holidays.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service & Food Preparation
- Welcome and assist visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
- Prepare and serve food and drinks in the café and deli.
- Maintain well-stocked and tidy counters, fridges and vending machines.
- Assist with setting up and clearing away catering areas for events.
- Provide excellent service to visitors, staff and event guests.
Cleaning, Hygiene & Safety
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the café and kitchen.
- Wash dishes by hand or using commercial equipment.
- Follow cleaning schedules and food hygiene procedures.
- Check stock and remove any out-of-date products.
- Report hazards, damaged equipment and safety concerns promptly.
Events & Catering
- Set up and clear catering areas for meetings and events.
- Ensure food is presented appropriately and labelled correctly.
- Pay close attention to dietary requirements and allergen information.
Cash Handling & Sales
- Operate tills accurately.
- Follow company cash-handling procedures.
- Support counter sales and contribute towards sales targets.
Health, Safety & Security
- Follow emergency, fire and security procedures.
- Report accidents and unsafe working practices immediately.
- Use catering equipment safely.
- Complete all required training, including food hygiene training.
General Duties
- Work flexibly across weekends, Bank Holidays and school holidays.
- Support other Front of House areas when required.
- Attend relevant training sessions and team meetings.
- Follow all organisational policies and procedures.
Benefits
As a Eureka! employee, you will receive:
- Company pension.
- Discounted or free food.
- Employee discounts.
- Discounts in the Eureka! Café and Gift Shop.
- Free on-site parking.
- Free entry to Eureka! Museum for family and friends.
- Convenient access to public transport.
- Opportunities to pick up additional shifts.
About Eureka!
Eureka! is an award-winning educational charity and museum based in central Halifax. We provide a vibrant, creative and playful environment for our visitors and employees.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes people from different cultures, backgrounds and communities. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who reflect the diverse audiences we serve.
Requirements
Applicants should be able to:
- Reliably travel to Halifax, HX1 2NE.
- Work Saturdays and/or Sundays.
- Demonstrate GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
- Work effectively as part of a team and provide excellent customer service.
Previous catering experience is beneficial, but the key qualities we are looking for are enthusiasm, reliability, a positive attitude and a commitment to excellent service.
Safeguarding
Eureka! is committed to safeguarding. All successful appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including a DBS check and two satisfactory references, before employment begins.
If you’re friendly, enthusiastic and enjoy working with people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join the Eureka! catering team.