Cafe jobs in Penrith

About Us

Brambles Deli & Farm Shop is a friendly, community-focused shop and café serving quality local produce, deli favourites and freshly made coffee. We're looking for a warm, reliable, and hardworking Barista & Shop Assistant to join our small team and help us deliver a great experience for every customer who walks through the door.

The Role

This is a hands-on, varied role combining barista work with general shop duties. You'll be the face of Brambles for our customers - making great coffee, serving food, keeping the shop looking its best, and helping things run smoothly on the shop floor. Shifts run 8:00am–4:00pm (morning/lunch trade) or 3:00pm–11:00pm (afternoon/evening trade, including closing duties) part time/full time available/days& shifts patterns to be agreed.

Key Responsibilities

Barista Duties

• Prepare and serve espresso-based drinks, filter coffee, teas and other beverages to a high standard
• Operate and maintain the coffee machine and grinder, including regular cleaning and basic troubleshooting
• Take customer orders accurately, whether at the counter or table
• Fridge temperature checks and logs filled in
• Date labels
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards at the coffee bar at all times
• Manage stock levels of coffee, milk, syrups and related consumables, flagging shortages to the manager

Shop Assistant Duties

• Provide friendly, attentive service to customers browsing and shopping in the deli and farm shop
• Assist with till operation, cash handling and card payments
• Restock shelves, chillers and displays, rotating stock and checking use-by dates
• Support with deli counter duties, such as slicing, weighing and packaging products
• Help receive and put away deliveries, checking against orders
• Carry out regular stocktakes and support accurate inventory management
• Rotate stock throughout the shop (first in, first out), minimising waste and ensuring freshness
• Keep the shop floor, café area and back-of-house spaces clean, tidy and well presented
• Assist with opening or closing procedures depending on shift (e.g. cashing up, equipment shutdown, final cleaning)
• Answer customer questions about products, local suppliers and seasonal offerings

What We're Looking For

• A friendly, approachable manner and genuine enjoyment of working with the public
• Previous barista or hospitality experience is desirable but not essential — full training provided
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well as part of a small team
• Comfortable with manual tasks such as lifting stock, standing for extended periods, and being on your feet throughout the shift
• A flexible approach, happy to turn your hand to whatever the shop needs on the day
• Good attention to detail, particularly around food hygiene and cleanliness
• Basic numeracy for handling cash and till transactions

Desirable (not essential)

• Food hygiene certificate (Level 2 or equivalent)
• Experience with latte art or specialty coffee
• Interest in local, seasonal or artisan food and drink

What We Offer

• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Staff discount on deli and farm shop products
• Full training in barista skills and food hygiene
• Regular, consistent shift pattern

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Work Location: In person