Café & Shop Assistant
Location: Scarriff, Co. Clare
Job Type: Part-time
Hours: 10.5 hours per week (3.5 hours per day, over 3 days per week, Mon - Sat)
Pay: €14.00 per hour
Full Job Description
We're looking for a friendly and reliable Café & Shop Assistant to support our small team at Irish Seed Savers Association.
This is a part-time role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with the public, has an interest in food and sustainability, and is happy to get stuck into a range of tasks—from customer service to food prep and merchandising.
About Us
Irish Seed Savers is a non-profit organisation based in East Clare, focused on preserving Ireland's food crop heritage. We welcome thousands of visitors each year to our beautiful organic gardens, heritage orchards, and visitor centre. Our café and shop are central to the visitor experience—offering homemade food, Irish-grown seeds, trees, books, and ethical gifts.
What You'll Be Doing
* Greeting and serving customers in our café and shop
* Preparing and serving light food and drinks (soup, sandwiches, baked goods, teas/coffees etc)
* Keeping café and shop areas clean, tidy, and well-presented
* Using the till to process sales and handle payments accurately
* Assisting with restocking, pricing, and general housekeeping duties
* Sharing information about our products and mission with visitors
* Working closely with the supervisor and wider team to support a smooth day-to-day operation
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a small, hands-on environment, with good people skills and a positive attitude.
You'll be great for this role if you:
* Have some experience in a café, shop, or customer-facing role
* Are friendly, helpful, and reliable
* Have good timekeeping and communication skills
* Are happy to work on your feet and multitask
* Are interested in sustainability, food, or biodiversity (a plus, not essential)
Bonus Points For
* Barista or food handling experience
* HACCP certification (or willingness to get certified)
* Experience with tills or point-of-sale systems
* A genuine interest in ISSA's mission
Benefits
* Work in a peaceful, nature-based setting
* Supportive, purpose-driven team environment
* Staff discounts on food, seeds, and shop items
* Fixed part-time hours with no late evenings
* Be part of a meaningful Irish environmental initiative
Start Date: ASAP
Transport: Own transport recommended due to rural location
Work Location: In person, Scarriff, Co. Clare
If you're someone who enjoys working with people and wants to be part of something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a short cover letter to:
Simon Green, Operations Manager, at
Closing Date: 29th August 2025. Please note, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €14.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/08/2025
Reference ID: Cafe and Shop Assistant with Irish Seed Savers Association