Cafe Assistant

  • VO94277


Description

The Swing Cafe is located within Colinton Parish Church, Dell Road, Colinton, Edinburgh, and is run by volunteers whose tasks vary from serving our customers, clearing tables, preparing food and washing up/operating the dishwasher. Our volunteers work two to six hours on a weekly or fornightly rota. The choice is yours. The Swing Cafe opened in 1999, with the aim or providing a welcoming space for Colinton folk and beyond. The name originated from a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Organisation aims and objectives

The Swing Cafe is run by volunteers to provide a not-for-profit service to the community of Colinton and further afield. It is in a beautiful setting and proud to welcome everybody. We welcome all ages, and it is also an opportunity to help young people to gain experience should they have an interest in going into the hospitality sector.

Availability

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Any number of hours, any number of days (except Sundays), weekly or fortnightly.

Restrictions

Experience required: No specific skills are required. Reading and writing if serving our customers, some culinary skills if carrying out food preparation. washing up. training on the job is available.
Travel details: The Swing Cafe is located within Colinton Parish Church, Dell Road, Colinton, Edinburgh. It is on the 10, 16, 45 and 400 bus routes. If you drive, free street parking is available.
Minimum age: 16

Support

Taster available: Yes
Training details: A food hygiene course is recommended but not compulsory. On the job training is available.
Support: Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet