Location
Darwin Court Community Centre, London

Hours
Zero-hours contract providing cover for staff absence due to holiday or sickness. Hours offered on an as-needed basis with a guaranteed minimum of 4 hours per week.

Salary
£15.00 per hour

About the Role
We’re looking for a passionate and customer-focused Barista to join our coffee bar team at Darwin Court Community Centre. In this role, you’ll help deliver a high-quality and responsive retail service to all centre users, visitors, and employees. You’ll be at the heart of creating a welcoming environment, serving delicious drinks and food with enthusiasm and care. Whether it’s preparing a perfect espresso or keeping the coffee bar clean and well-stocked, you’ll play a key part in ensuring every customer enjoys a great experience. On a day-to-day basis, you’ll prepare and serve a range of hot and cold beverages, including espresso drinks, teas, and blended coffees. You’ll also serve light food items such as muffins, paninis, and bagels, and ensure the coffee bar area is clean, organised, and compliant with food hygiene standards. You’ll take customer orders, process payments, restock supplies, and help set up product displays. You’ll be responsible for maintaining equipment, checking temperatures, and supporting health and safety practices in line with Peabody’s policies. You may also be asked to take on additional roles such as Fire Warden or First Aider.

Why Join Us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What We Offer
Meals and drinks on duty
Uniform provided
Up to 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays
Two additional paid volunteering days each year
Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
4 x salary life assurance
Up to 10% pension contribution

Experience
Previous experience in a hospitality or customer service environment is desirable.

About you
A passion for great food and drink and delivering excellent customer service.
A positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Flexibility to work additional paid hours when required.

Qualifications
A Level 2 food hygiene certificate or above is desirable but not essential.