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Job description

The Maintenance Assistant & Food and Premises Hygiene Coordinator will oversee all maintenance operations, ensuring the efficient functioning of equipment and facilities. They will perform routine maintenance, repairs, health and safety checks, and building checks. The candidate will also be responsible for ensuring high cleanliness standards and hygiene practices are met within the premises. They will ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed and will work alongside staff members to ensure the café meets all health and safety requirements..

Responsibilities

• Checking and maintaining café equipment and reporting any issues promptly to the manager.
• Conducting minor repairs and fixes to equipment when required.
• Adhering to safety regulations and guidelines such as fire safety protocols and ensuring emergency exits are clear and accessible.
• Assisting café staff with set up and end-of-day cleaning during busy periods.
• Reporting major maintenance issues to the management and coordinating with external vendors for repairs.
• Overseeing daily cleaning operations, ensuring all areas of the café, including seating area, restrooms, and kitchen, meet hygiene standards and are well-maintained.
• Training staff in hygiene practices to maintain a sanitary environment.
• Ensuring the café complies with local health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and hygiene protocols. Keeping up-to-date with any changes in regulations and implementing necessary adjustments in these practices.
• Organising regular training sessions for staff regarding health and safety measures, emergency procedures, and first aid protocols.
• Creating awareness amongst customers about the cafe's hygiene efforts, such as displaying hygiene certification, maintaining informative signage, and addressing any customer concerns.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Technical: Understanding of mechanical, electrical and building systems, alongside the ability to resolve minor issues efficiently.
• Problem-Solving: Identifying issues, analysing causes, and implementing effective solutions, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal functionality.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey instructions, report issues, and collaborate with team members.
• Organisational: Excellent organizational skills to manage and maintain various documentation and processes.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other team members to achieve common goals.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail when conducting health and safety measures and ensuring accurate recording-keeping.
• Time Management: Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities within a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and willingness to take on new tasks and responsibilities when required.
• Regulatory Compliance: Understanding local health and safety regulations, ensuring full compliance.

Further Information

The Employer is: CAFÉ MAUDS. Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer. Salary: 16-17 £6.40, 18-20 £8.60, 21 plus £11.44 per hour.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.