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Cafe Assistant

Greenham Common Control Tower

  • Greeting customers and taking orders
  • Preparing simple snacks and food items
  • Serving food and drinks
  • Helping to keep the cafe and kitchens clean throughout the day
  • Learning to operate the till
  • Contributing ideas for the development of the cafe

Directions:

From Newbury town centre take Greenham Road to Burys Bank Road and turn left at the roundabout. Turn right at the next roundabout into the car park and you will see the tower in front of you.

From Thatcham and the east access Burys Bank Road from Crookham Hill and follow the road to the roundabout to turn left into the car park as above.

About Greenham Common Control Tower

Greenham Control Tower opened its doors in Summer 2018 as a visitor centre and community hub, with the aim to preserve and share the historical legacy of one of the few remaining airfield buildings. It now shares the story of Greenham Common whilst supporting and cooperating with local organisations for the benefit of the whole community.

There is a Café, Cold War exhibition, temporary exhibition room and an observation deck with extensive views over the local area.

There are 4 themes we are particularly focusing on:
* the military and Cold War history of the Common
* the social history of the Common
* the role of protest in society
* nature conservation and wildlife

The control tower offers space to enjoy the common from a fascinating and dynamic location with a range of activities and facilities aimed at all ages to educate, inform and entertain where you can reach for the skies from the comfort of the ground.

Tower and Cafe opening hours:
Tuesday 10:00 to 15:00
Wednesday - 10:00-15:00
Thursday - 10:00-15:00
Friday - 10:00-15:00
Saturday - 09:00-16:00
Sunday -10:00-16:00

What skills do I need?

  • Enjoy working with customers and have a friendly, positive outlook
  • Enjoy practical work
  • Experience of catering and preparing and serving food would be an asset but training will be given

When is this role available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

Time commitment: We have no minimum or maximum commitment and will be as flexible as possible in the context of our opening hours. The Tower is open every weekend and Tuesday to Friday through the week with occasional evening events.

Where does this role take place?

Greenham Common Control Tower
Burys Bank Road
Thatcham
Berkshire
RG19 8BZ

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Register your interest
  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Arts, Heritage & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Cooking and Catering
  • General Helping
  • Details
  • Accessibility
    Currently to ground floor only
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Ongoing support
  • Safeguarding policy
  • Suitable for under 18s
    16+. We may be able to accommodate someone under 16 if accompanied by a parent/guardian.
  • Training provided
    Training in the role and in history of the tower/area; health and safety. Other training opportunities may arise
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description
  • Application Process
  • Application Form
  • Informal Discussion
  • References

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