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Cafe Assistant

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    St Peter & Pauls
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    Ref: #WPEP-2455400
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    Paul Street, Cork, Co. Cork, T12 XD00
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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: 16 Jul 2026
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    Closing On: 10 Sep 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. 


This placement offers hands-on experience in a café environment, with a strong focus on training and skills development. The participant will receive barista training, including coffee preparation, machine use, and milk steaming, along with Food Safety Level 1 & 2 training.
During the 6 month placement you will learn and be mentored in assisting with beverage preparation, basic food preparation, customer service, and maintaining cleanliness in line with health and safety standards. The participant will also develop communication, teamwork, and time management skills.
This placement aims to build confidence and provide practical experience to support progression to employment in the hospitality sector.
 
This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement. Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module which was developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP.  

Formal training:
Food Safety Level 1 & 2 training
Barista training

Informal training:
Customer Service
Communication
Teamwork
Time management
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Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

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