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Front of House/ Barista Assistant

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    the lemon drop
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    Ref: #WPEP-2438283
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    THE LEMON DROP, 1 Broad Street, Tramore, Co. Waterford, X91 XN36
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    No of positions: 1
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    Work Placement and Experience Programme
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    As per WPEP guidelines
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    Work Placement Experience Programme
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    Published On: 13 Mar 2026
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    Closing On: 08 May 2026

This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance. Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process. 


Are you passionate about food and coffee. We are offering a 6-month placement in a busy welcoming Café/Restaurant. Perfect for anyone looking to gain real experience in the hospitality industry.

The participant will gain practical experience in Barista training, you will be trained in skills of a Barista, Coffee presentation and hygiene standards. 

You will also receive training in Kitchen skills: Safe food handling and hygiene (HACCP practices), 
Customer service: Taking orders and handling payments. 
Communicating with customers professionally, day to day operations in a friendly team focused environment. 

You’ll receive on-the-job training, daily support from experienced staff to help you build confidence and valuable hospitality skills. 
This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance. Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process.

The participant will receive formal/ informal training in the following

Formal Training:
Food Safety Laws and Regulations
Health & Safety Training
Barista Training 
Food Safety Basics
Safe food handling and hygiene (HACCP practices)

Informal Training:
Personal Hygiene
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Allergen Awareness
Kitchen Skills Customer Service & Front-of-House
Taking orders and communicating efficiently
Processing payments (cash, card, digital)
Handling discounts, refunds, and receipts
Opening and closing the till Order flow
Communication with baristas/kitchen
POS-Learn how to confidently operate a Point of Sale (POS) system with our hands-on training.
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Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

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