Cafe Barista

Job description / Role

The Arbor School is a growing school situated near the Dubai Marina area of Dubai, in the UAE.

The school opened in September 2018 and currently has over 550 children on the register. The school offers the National Curriculum for England with a focus on Ecoliteracy, Sustainability and Environmental Justice which are incorporated into the curriculum across all year groups.

The school has a diverse student body with children from over 50 countries, creating a truly International environment.

We are currently looking for an outstanding Café Barista to join the team immediately at The Farmhouse at Arbor, an aspiring "farm-to-fork" canteen concept that makes full use of school-grown produce in the provision of food to students, staff and parents, complemented by the careful sourcing (where possible) of seasonal ingredients from local and sustainable suppliers.

• Reporting to the school’s Executive Chef, the Café Barista plays a key role in delivering a positive customer experience in The Farmhouse Café, ensuring prompt and professional service to staff, parents and visitors whilst routinely overseeing the cleanliness of the café and the attractive presentation of all goods served.
• The Café Attendant also supports the Farmhouse team in preparing and plating food served in the café, supports in the order and receipt of deliveries from various suppliers, and assists in the management of sign-ups for meal plans from the Farmhouse’s canteen operations.

THE ARBOR PROMISE
Arbor staff are a part of a community which is inclusive, fun-loving, and active. Arbor staff enjoy authentic friendships with their colleagues, positive relationships with school leaders, who care for their wellbeing, and are a team in the true sense. Arbor staff are resilient in the face of challenge, are stable and calm in the face of change, and creative and flexible when solving problems. Arbor staff bring their passions and interests to enrich our school and are clear that there is an expectation to do so. We commit to meeting agreed deadlines, to communicating proactively with an assumption of positive intent and share a passion to provide an education of the highest quality to our students.

Requirements

REQUIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE:
• Diploma in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience cooking in the hospitality management industry, preferably in a school environment and / or in Dubai.
• Recognised Health & Safety qualification preferred.
• An appreciation for environmental sustainability and the value of nature

REMUNERATION:
Competitive remuneration package including a competitive salary, private medical insurance, discounted schooling allowance at the Arbor School, and end of service gratuity as per the UAE Labour Law.

APPLICATION:
• An up-to-date CV with a recent photograph to be included.

The Arbor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective safer recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to CV and qualification checks, interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

All appointments are subject to the approval of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

About the Company

The Arbor School is an ecological school delivering the National Curriculum for England focusing on ecoliteracy, sustainability and environmental justice, from FS1 to Year 8.

Our facilities are both outstanding, unique and include six climate-controlled biodomes, learning and reflection gardens as well as an extensive provision for both sports and the arts.

By joining the Arbor School you will be part of a supportive team of staff that is willing to go that extra mile to foster a positive, caring and compassionate learning environment, which is anchored by a deep sense of environmental justice and sustainability.