Catering – Cafe Support Volunteer

About The Role

At WWT Llanelli, we shape unforgettable experiences.  At heart we are warm, welcoming and genuine.  In our Estuary Café we do this by offering a delicious selection of home cooked food and chilled drinks, served and assisted by our friendly team of staff and volunteers.  All of which can be enjoyed overlooking the beautiful Gower Peninsula and spectacular wildlife.

We are looking for volunteers who can support our team in our Café and ensure we offer excellent customer service to our visitors.

Tasks will include

  • Assisting the café team with clearing of tables
  • Supporting behind-the-scenes with tasks such as washing up and loading the dishwasher
  • Engaging with visitors to the café and helping with any enquiries they may have
  • Assisting with recycling
  • Refilling counters and displays

How will you benefit?

  • This is an excellent opportunity to volunteer within an internationally important wetland site.
  • Suitable uniform and a name badge is provided to all regular volunteers
  • Discount is available in the café and shop on the days of volunteering
  • Relevant training opportunities will be provided
  • You will be part of a friendly and dedicated team with plenty of opportunities to meet new people

We want your volunteering to be a positive and fun experience. You’ll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and other information you need.  This will include risk assessments based on your role and any particular support you need.

Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You’ll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need.

If you are interested in volunteering for WWT but don’t wish to apply online, please email volunteering@wwt.org.uk or leave a message at 01453 891 231 with your name and number.

 About You

You will enjoy this role of you

  • Have good general knowledge of kitchen etiquette.
  • Have verbal communication skills
  • Enjoy working as part of a team
  • Are committed to excellent customer service
  • Good general fitness as this role involves spending periods of time on your feet and may involve some light lifting
  • Are reliable and committed to the role and the team
  • Have an interest in and enthusiasm for the work of WWT
  • Maintain good standards of personal hygiene.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love volunteering at WWT

  • Feel good knowing you are helping to restore wetlands, and our world
  • Be surrounded and inspired by like-minded wetland lovers
  • Hear from the people who inject their energy, passion and expertise into wetlands and wildlife – talks, walks, webinars, tea and cake…
  • Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
  • Volunteer discount on shopping and memberships
  • Access to webinars and practical information to help you manage daily life

How to Apply

To find out more and apply:

https://vacancies.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/224/catering–cafe-support.html

Please mention ConservationJobs.co.uk when applying for this job!

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Key Information

Organisation:

WWT

Duration:

Temporary

Hours:

Part Time

Level:

Entry Level, Graduate, Mid Level, Postgraduate, Senior

Sectors:

Campaigning, Conservation, Fundraising, Marketing

Location:

WWT Llanelli, United Kingdom

Application Deadline:

9th January 2025 at 11:45pm

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