Barista and kitchen assistant - WPEP Scheme - Wildflower Cafe Kilkenny
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This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance.Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process.
Job Description
This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance.Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process.
The participant will gain practical experience in
are you passionate about food and coffee. we are offering a 6 month placement in a busy welcoming art gallery cafe. Perfect for anyone looking to gain real experience in the hospitality industry we will provide Barista training,: you will be trained how to use a commercial espresso machine, make espresso-based drinks, and Coffee presentation and hygiene standards.
You will also receive training in Kitchen skills: Safe food handling and hygiene (HACCP practices), Basic food prep and platingStock control and kitchen cleaning procedures, Customer service: Taking orders and handling payments
Communicating with customers professionally , day to day operations in a friendly team focused environment. You’ll receive on-the-job training, daily support from experienced staff to help you build confidence and valuable hospitality skills.
Role Description
Formal Training:
Barista TrainingKitchen Skills
Customer Service & Front-of-House
POS-Learn how to confidently operate a Point of Sale (POS) system with our hands-on training.
Taking orders and communicating efficiently
Processing payments (cash, card, digital)
Handling discounts, refunds, and receipts
Opening and closing the till
Order flow & communication with baristas/kitchen
Informal Training:
- Personal Hygiene
- Food Safety Basics
- Storage and Temperature Control : FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory management
- Safe Food Preparation
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Allergen Awareness
- Food Safety Laws and Regulations
- Health & Safety Training
- Sector:
- Not Required
Candidate Requirements
Essential- Minimum Experienced Required (Years):