WRVS - Volunteer Cafe Assistant

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Role Purpose

To assist in providing refreshments in WRVS café/tea bar.

Volunteering hours

Flexible arrangements according to opening times and your availability but volunteers normally work a 3 or 4 hour shift.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of the café area prior to opening
• Ensure stock is rotated and 'sell/use by' dates are adhered to.
• Inform Project Manager of low stocks, faulty equipment and any daily problems
• Serve refreshments to customers. This may include heating some foods, although most items will be pre-packed
• Taking customer payments, operation of till and daily cash reconciliations
• Clearing tables
• Ensure project displays a professional image and complies with Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations
• Wear clothing as directed and provided by the Centre Manager
• Ensure project is clean and secure on closing
• Any other duties your line manager sees fit in line with this role

Training requirements

Training will be provided in respect of Health and Safety, food hygiene, operation of till and cash reconciliation.

For more information please contact Avril McLean, Centre Manager on

• phone: 0141 889 7645
• email: avril.mclean@wrvs.org.uk