Temporary Coffee Shop Manager & Temporary Tearoom Assistants

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Character

Candidates shall be of good character.

Age

Candidates shall not be less than 17 years of age.

Qualifications

The successful applicant is expected to have a good standard of education. Previous experience in a similar position would be an advantage. Kilkenny County Council reserves the right to shortlist candidates having regard to education, qualifications and experience.

Health

Candidates must be free from any defects or diseases which would render them unsuitable to hold the position and be in a good state of health.

Code of Conduct

The successful applicant will be expected to abide by the staff rules, codes of conduct and dress as laid down by the Council from time to time. Neat dress is essential. A uniform of a jacket, apron and shirt will be provided. Own black trousers and suitable footwear to be worn – no leggings, jeans, sportswear or open toed footwear. Long hair to be tied back and a hair net to be worn.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Work from 10.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. or 11.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. three days a week which must include Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays (one staff member required for 10.30 a.m. start each day which will be agreed by rota by line manager or Coffee Shop Manager). The remaining days should be flexible to work around large tour groups and other pre-booked events. The Tea Rooms will close at 5.00 p.m., leaving 30 minutes to clean the Tea Rooms.

• Make tea and coffee and serve savory and sweet food items, cakes, drinks etc.

• Clean tables, sweep and wash the floor, wash up, clean toilet etc.

• Wear proper attire at all times. A uniform of a jacket, apron and shirt will be provided. Own black trousers and suitable footwear to be worn – no leggings, jeans, sportswear or open toed footwear. Long hair to be tied back and a hair net to be worn.

• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Coffee Shop Manager.

PARTICULARS OF OFFICE

Salary

€14.15 per hour (Time and one quarter applies to Sundays and Bank Holidays).

Hours of Work

The hours of duty will be as follows:

• 10.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. or 11.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. (one staff member required for 10.30 a.m. start each day which will be agreed by rota by line manager or Coffee Shop Manager).

• Three days per week which may include Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays from July to the end of August.

• Weekends only, including Bank Holidays, from May to end of June. Minimum of three days a week for July and August as stated above and weekends only to the end of September 10.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. or 11.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. (one staff member required for 10.30 a.m. start each day which will be agreed by rota by line manager or Coffee Shop Manager). Weather dependent, weekends only opening of the Tea Shop may be extended later into the year.

SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION

Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012

New members joining the public sector on or after 1 January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. It applies to all first-time entrants to the Public Service as well as former public servants returning to the public sector after a break of more than 26 weeks. Contributions will be made up of 3% of gross pensionable remuneration and 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (gross pensionable remuneration less twice the value of the Contributory State Pension).

The normal retirement age under this scheme is the same age at which the Contributory State Pension can be claimed. The minimum age for receipt of this pension is 66. There is a compulsory retirement age of 70 years.

Persons who commenced in Public Service Employment after 6 April 1995 and prior to 1 January 2013

Persons who became pensionable employees after 6 April 1995 and prior to 1 January 2013, without a break in employment, will join the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998. Contributions are payable at the rate of 1.5% of basic salary, 3.5% of basic salary less twice the value of the Contributory State Pension and a further 1.5% is payable for spouse and children’s contributions. Non-officer grades pay a co-ordinated contribution.

Non-New Entrants (those who became pensionable after 6 April 1995 and prior to 1 April 2004) have a minimum retirement age of 60 and a compulsory retirement age of 70.

New Entrants (those who became pensionable after 1 April 2004 and prior to 1 January 2013) have a minimum retirement age of 65 with no compulsory retirement age.

Persons who commenced in Public Service Employment before 6 April 1995

Their minimum retirement age is 60 and they have a compulsory retirement age of 70 as per Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government Circular Letter CL/2/2019. Contributions are 5% of basic salary and 1.5% of basic salary toward Widow’s and Orphan’s or Spouse and Children’s Scheme.

Pension Abatement

If the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service or in the Public Service, please note that the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 (Section 52) includes a provision which extends abatement of pension for all Civil and Public Servants who are re-employed where a Public Service Pension is in payment. This provision to apply abatement across the wider public service came into effect on 1 November 2012. This may have pension implications for any person appointed to this position who is currently in receipt of a Civil or Public Service pension or has a preserved Civil or Public Service pension which will come into payment during his or her employment in this position.

Prior to appointment, successful applicants will be obliged to complete a declaration in relation to previous Public Service pensionable employment. In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department or Office will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.

Pension Accrual

A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one pre-existing public service pension scheme (non-Single Scheme) as per the 2012 Act shall apply. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment.

Probation

There shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold such office on probation.

Such period shall be six months but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period.

Such persons shall cease to hold such employment at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory.

Pre-Employment Medical Examination

For the purposes of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for each successful applicant, before he or she is appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by Kilkenny County Council. In the event the applicant does not take up the post following the pre-employment medical, he or she will reimburse Kilkenny County Council the cost of the medical examination, as per a previously signed understanding.

Location

The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which his or her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof.

Safety, Health and Welfare

The holder of the post shall comply with Kilkenny County Council’s Safety Management System. He or she shall familiarise himself or herself with the Safety Statement for his or her section and all associated safety and health risk assessments, safe systems of work and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. Failure to comply with the Safety Statement and its requirements may result in disciplinary action.

Training

It is a condition of employment that successful applicants will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post.

Policies and Procedures

The post holder will be expected to abide by and adhere to the policies and procedures applicable to Kilkenny County Council.