Weekend Cafe Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
DESSERT MAKER
We are looking for a friendly and ambitious dessert enthusiast to be the face of Sweet Paradice Desserts and serve in the vibrant area of Morningside in Edinburgh. EH10 6AB.
We are looking for experienced, hard-working individuals who enjoy creating, delicious and exciting desserts. We require individuals who can work in a fast-paced environment, can handle the pressure of a busy kitchen and are able to provide our exceptional high quality and standards.
You need to be reliable and able to work as part of team and when necessary, individually to create high quality desserts and customer service. You need to be flexible when working and may be required to cover shifts occasionally.
If you think this sounds like you, get in touch!
Part Time - Flexible Shifts - Weekday and Weekend Shifts
Job description
Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):
- Be able to prepare desserts such as waffles, crepes, cheesecakes, cookie doughs following high presentation standards.
- Provide good customer service whilst greeting customers, attending to customers, taking phone orders etc.
- Handling cash and card payments.
- Help with other sections of the restaurant when needed including taking orders to customers, using the epos system, washing up.
- Following set guidelines on the preparation of a variety of drinks, including milkshakes.
- Assisting in the opening & closing of the store.
- Preparing high quality takeaway orders.
- Keeping work-stations clean and following hygiene procedures meticulously. Keeping work area well stocked during service hours.
- Completing stock checks and replenishing stock with the team.
- Once trained, be able to support and train new members of staff.
- May be required to take care of the shop/order/customers from time to time without supervision. (Once trained to a high standards).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: £7.00-£10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Physical setting:
- Café
- Coffee shop
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Weekend Cafe Assistant roles across Sweet Paradice Desserts's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £7 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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