Flexible & Part Time - Chocolate Drinks Cafe Team Member
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Position Overview & Specifications
Store Assistant in Cocoa Joe's York
This is a part-time role requires being available for 2 x 7.5hr shifts per week. Specifically Wednesday and one weekend day.
Availability is a key requirement. University students applying must have good availability outside of term time and have a schedule with very few contact hours.
We have a range of different chocolates sourced from all around the world which we then make into drinks. Since opening our York store in May 2021 we have been growing and are now in need of another enthusiastic and bubbly staff member to join our close knit team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for greeting customers and helping them choose their drink, preparing drinks, preparing add-on products and ensuring the smooth running of the shop/serving area through upholding of cleaning and food safety standards. The successful candidate will be a team player, confident, and have a sense of initiative.
Customer service in the shop involves more than just taking orders and making the drinks. It is about welcoming, helping them understand the range of delicious chocolates available, providing quick curated tastings, and being happy to chat whilst doing so. You will need to be highly personable, articulate, someone who really enjoys customer interaction and finds food and drink interesting.
The serving of the drinks will require the operation of an espresso machine. Previous experience serving coffee is not a necessity, but would be an advantage.
Due to the nature of the role and the expected work hours we ask all applicants be 16 years old or over.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15 per week
Salary: £5.00-£9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
Day range:
- Weekend availability
Physical setting:
- Café
- Coffee shop
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Application question(s):
- Please state your availability (both during a typical week, and over the year as a whole) and any current commitments that you currently have.
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
Work Location: One location
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
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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 £5 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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