Pocklington School is excited to be opening a brand new mobile coffee bar at the heart of our school community and we are looking for enthusiastic, friendly and customer-focused Baristas to join our Hospitality & Catering team.

As a thriving school community in the beautiful market town of Pocklington, 12 miles East of York, we are committed to creating a welcoming environment for everyone who visits our school.

As one of our Baristas, you'll play a key role in bringing our new coffee cart to life. Serving high-quality coffees, teas, speciality drinks and light refreshments, you'll provide a warm welcome to staff, students, parents and visitors while helping create a friendly social hub within the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and thrives in a busy, team-focused environment. Previous barista or hospitality experience would be welcomed, but equally important is your enthusiasm, reliability and willingness to learn. Full training will be provided where required.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a customer-facing, hospitality or catering (barista experience is desirable but not essential)

• Delivers exceptional customer service with a friendly, positive and professional approach

• Enjoys preparing high-quality drinks and refreshments with care and attention to detail

• Can work calmly and efficiently during busy periods

• Is organised, reliable and takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene

• Enjoys contributing to a positive workplace and is flexible and happy to support school events and functions when required

• Shares our commitment to providing an outstanding experience for everyone in our school community

In return, you'll become part of a supportive and welcoming team where you will help launch an exciting new addition to the school while enjoying a term-time working pattern that fits around the school year. Occasional attendance at training days, open mornings, parents' evenings and school events will be required.

We have the following hours available: Monday to Friday: 7:30am - 12 noon and 3pm – 6pm; 6 hours on a Saturday (exact hours of work on a Saturday are dependent upon school events/ sporting fixtures)  working during term time only. Please indicate on your application which hours you are interested in working.

Rate of pay: £13.06 per hour

For further information please call Abby Popely, HR and Recruitment Advisor on 01759 322666 or email recruitment@pocklingtonschool.com

Please click "apply now" to submit your application. 

Closing date: 16th July

Interviews: 23rd / 24th July

At Pocklington School we strive to inspire, support & celebrate equity, diversity & inclusion, indeed this is so fundamental that it is one of our core strategic objectives. As such we are committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce. As part of our recruitment process, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability and age. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and believe that a diverse team enhances innovation, creativity and success. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their best.

Pocklington School Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.