Overview
You will be alongside staff assisting with the day to day operations of High Lea Hall. By greeting visitors and residents. Serving customers in the café and preparing light snacks and hot or cold drinks. Cash handling and till operating is also a part of this role, along with helping to keep the café area clean and tidy.
Transferable skills you can gain from this role:
• Experience in a catering environment
• Customer service skills
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate and training
• Health and Safety training
• Increased confidence and well being
• Cash handling/till operations
• Other role specific training
Potential time involvement:
High Lea Hall is open 4 days a week Thursday – Sunday from 11am until 4.30pm; a typical shift for this role is 3 hours and 30 minutes. We want to host and support events in the future and hope you may become involved with these also.
Training and Support:
Full training will be given alongside ongoing support from staff and other volunteers as needed.
For more information please visit High Lea Hall or contact New Mills Town Clerk on 01663 743434. Applications are made through New Mills Volunteer Centre.
High Lea Hall, St Marys Road, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 3BN
Tel 01663 744777 Email HighLeaHall@newmillstowncouncil.gov.uk
New Mills Town Council represents the local community and strives to improve the quality of life in the local area by representations through Derbyshire County Council, High Peak Borough Council, the Police and other community organisations.
New Mills Town Council is responsible for maintaining the children's playing field, the provision of allotments and for providing feedback on planning applications.
We are delighted to have opened High Lea Hall heritage centre and café situated in High Lea Park.
High Lea Hall is now open Thursday to Sunday, 11am 4.30pm with the café serving ice creams, coffee, tea cakes & toast.
The adjacent heritage center is wonderful to explore and features a model of our town, complete with a charming miniature train. This is the perfect setting to immerse yourself in the local history of New Mills.
We are looking to develop an amazing team of volunteers at High Lea Hall and are looking for individuals to welcome all coming to play at High Lea Park or view the Heritage Collection of New Mills, whilst helping to serve food and drinks.
A commitment to good customer service is required for this role. Confidence in talking to and interacting with members of the public, especially during busy times, is also an important part of this role. An interest in the history of New Mills is not essential but we think that you will develop this over time.