Barista


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: ARMAGH OBSERVATORY & PLANETARIUM Working within the Planetarium Team to undertake a variety of customer service tasks in our café and shop. Provide a friendly and welcoming service to all customers, manage stock levels, and maintain general presentation.

Responsibilities

  • Open and close the café, preparing the counter and displays.
  • Operate the till, handle cash and process card payments.
  • Maintain high levels of hygiene throughout the café with regular cleaning and maintenance of coffee machine, grinder, and other equipment.
  • Prepare and serve a range of hot/cold drinks.
  • Assist with basic food preparation (where applicable).
  • Follow food hygiene, allergen and safety guidelines including completing temperature checks, cleaning logs and daily checklists.
  • Receive and check deliveries, reporting any discrepancies.
  • Participate in stock ordering and inventory tasks.
  • Replenish shelves, ensuring stock rotation and freshness.
  • Clear tables, manage waste and recycling, and keep the café seating area clean and tidy.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Customer service.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety.
  • Ability to work in a team.

Desirable Skills

  • Use of till/EPOS system.
  • Barista training.

Further Information

The Employer is: ARMAGH OBSERVATORY & PLANETARIUM JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1750573
Job Sector
Hotel and Catering
Area
Co Armagh
Location
Armagh
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
16/12/2025
Closing date
26/01/2026
Worktime
Tuesday - Friday, times to be confirmed

You may also be interested in...

Café Assistant

JobStart Scheme

Area: Co Antrim
Closing date: 18 Dec 2025

Customer Experience & Social Media Assistant

JobStart Scheme

Area: Co Antrim
Closing date: 22 Dec 2025

Kitchen Assistant

Cafolla Bros

Area: Co Armagh
Closing date: 20 Dec 2025