Barista

Our Vacancy

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.

This is a zero-hours contract position, providing cover for staff absence due to holiday or sickness. Hours will be offered on an as-needed basis. Guaranteed 4 hours per week

What you’ll do

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 roles such as Fire Warden or First Aider.

What you’ll need

• Previous experience in a hospitality or customer service environment 
• A Level 2 food hygiene certificate or above (desirable)
• 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.

Please read before applying: 

Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer. 

Interview Date: Interviews will be held in person at Darwin Court, Southwark 

 If this sounds like the right opportunity for you and you’d like to be part of Peabody, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting an anonymised CV and a short supporting statement explaining why you're a great fit for the role.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Talent Specialist Joanne Ayliffe at Joanne.Ayliffe@peabody.org.uk.

Colleagues who are at risk of redundancy need to state this on their application as they will be given priority consideration above other applicants.

Please note, if you are currently on legacy Aldwyck or legacy Catalyst Terms & Conditions, and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms & Conditions. Additionally, if you move to a Peabody role on a secondment basis, your Terms & Conditions will not change.