SKILLS REQUIRED

• Able to work as part of a team to deliver a high-quality visitor experience.
• Able to demonstrate numeracy and literacy to a good standard.
• Able to use IT software as required
• Able to work effectively unsupervised.
• Able to utilise cleaning products according to Risk Assessments and COSHH assessments.
• Able to complete inspection checklists and report defects.
• Able to communicate with a wide range of people.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Of cleaning products and COSHH
• Of catering processes and basic food hygiene
• Of retail Epos systems

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Experience of working as part of a team

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Level 2 food Hygiene certficiate

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Of using cleaning equipment and products
• Of cash handling and Epos systems
• Of working in a Childrens’ play setting

ABOUT THE ROLE

As play barn assistant you will work in all areas of the new Temple Newsam play barn, including a retail outlet, café and indoor play area.
The role will include food preparation and delivery, as well as cash handling within the café and retail areas. You will contribute to maintaining the cleanliness of all areas within the facility as well as contributing to the provision of a high quality customer experience to visitors.
the successful candidate will demonstrate the council values and behaviours to help us to achieve our ambition to become the best city council in the country.
This role is integral to the Temple Newsam Estate team which delivers a major heritage visitor attraction made up of an historic working rare breeds farm, formal and informal gardens and parkland, much of it a grade II listed Capability Brown landscape, sports facilities, café and retail.

THIS ROLE IS BASED IN THE UK. HOME OFFICE GUIDANCE STATES THAT CANDIDATES MUST EVIDENCE THEIR RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK PRIOR TO COMMENCING EMPLOYMENT, EITHER AS A UK OR IRISH CITIZEN, UNDER THE EU SETTLEMENT SCHEME OR HAVING SECURED ANY OTHER RELEVANT WORK VISA.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visaroute before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you’ll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

JOB PURPOSE

To assist in the provision of a high-quality customer service in a retail, catering and play outlet. To ensure cleanliness and hygiene of visitor facilities at Temple Newsam.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake daily inspections of the facilities according to the checklist and action or report findings as required.
• Clean and service all areas of the buildings to an agreed standard to include.
• Toilet/hygiene/changing areas.
• Kitchen and Service areas
• Play equipment, including high levels within the play barn.
• Corridors, landings, staircases and entrances
• Litter removal.
• Washing of walls, windows and glass
• Providing an efficient and polite customer service
• To assist in the preparation and delivery of food and drink.
• Be responsible for stock control, cash handling and financial transactions in compliance with the authority’s financial regulations.
• To be responsible for keyholding including opening and locking up the facility on occasion as required.
• Safely use appropriate cleaning products according to Safe Operating Procedures and in accordance with COSHH regulations.
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g. child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• To comply with the code of conduct and uniform policy as required.
• To attend relevant meetings and training as requested to ensure maximum efficiency.
• To administer first aid as required
  The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
  Qualifications. Level 3 first aid qualification (To be obtained within six months of appointment)
  Essential requirements Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the following essential requirements.

As a Play barn assistant, you will bring to the role:

• Able to work as part of a team to deliver a high-quality visitor experience.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people individually, in groupsand at all appropriate levels.
• Able to demonstrate numeracy and literacy to a good standard