Employer Description

A small friendly, family run farm shop and tea room located near to Maidstone. Harvest 4 U is a conveniently placed farm shop delivering fresh local organic produce to customers. Wendy's is located opposite the farm shop, offering a tea room on the theme of how tea rooms used to be – both local and unique. The tea rooms offer teas, coffees, cakes, light refreshments all with one main theme – locally sourced as much as possible thereby supporting local Kent producers. As part of the customer experience, all visitors are able to view and buy art & crafts created by local artists.

Description of Vacancy

We are looking for someone with an enthusiastic and friendly manner to join this small team to offer excellent customer service and maintain standards within the tea rooms. You will have the opportunity to learn a range of hospitality and kitchen skills.

Responsibilities

Greeting and serving customers
Handling hot food and cold snacks
Help with preparing foods
Clearing away and cleaning tables
Keeping work areas clean
Adhering to Health & Safety requirements
Operating within Environmental Health requirements and food hygiene aspects
Understanding food temperatures

Wage

£108.50 per week

Hours

Tuesday to Saturday, 9.00am to 5.00pm

Candidate Requirements
Skills Required

Able to work as part of a team
Customer service focused

Personal Qualities

Friendly manner
Enthusiastic
Confident

Qualifications Required

Minimum of level 1 in maths and English

Future Prospects

Potential to develop your career in the catering sector for the right candidate

Training Provided

On the job training with the employer whilst working towards the Apprenticeship Framework – consisting of the NVQ Level 2 in Hospitality Services, Technical Certificate and Functional Skills if appropriate. Regular work based assessments/observations carried out by Kent Training & Apprenticeships Tutor Assessor, to determine competency and meet with Awarding Body standards.

Additional Detail

From the 1st October 2012 a National Minimum Wage (NMW) for apprentices was introduced for young people aged 16-18 and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. The rate is £2.68 per hour. The NMW applies to time working plus time spent training as this is also part of the Apprenticeship. Anyone not covered by the age category above will be entitled to the NMW appropriate to their age.

Important Information

The employer has asked that you do not contact them direct. Doing so could jeopardise your application. You will be responsible for your travel expenses to and from your place of work. Therefore, you must have the means to get to your place of work on a daily basis whilst waiting for your first wages to be paid.

Training on the Apprenticeships Programme for 16 to 18 year olds is a priority and fully-funded by Government. Training for Apprenticeships for those over this age is part funded, with employers expected to make a part or full contribution.

KT&A: Kent Training & Apprenticeships are part of Kent County Council and are a leading training organisation with nearly 30 years successful experience. KT&A specialise in high quality work-based training, delivered by qualified staff with personal experience of working in the skill area they teach. Candidates can access Apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications in a variety of skills, such as Business Administration, Customer Service, Retail, Warehousing, Childcare, Hospitality and Catering.

Contact Details

For further information please: Call free 0800 7314297 we will arrange for one of our professional advisors to contact you and discuss your needs.