About Loughmore Community Co-operative Soc. Ltd
To combat rural isolation and provide social space in our community, together with having a shop to provide shopping services in our community. We run a tearooms and shop.
Community based Shop & Tearooms, selling local produce, arts & crafts - including home made breads, cakes & confectionery, jams, conserves, honey, locally grown vegetables and basic groceries, sweets and ices, plus sundry items. Our tearooms will provide a warm and welcoming haven for every customer, where you can sit, chat & enjoy wholesome, nutritious food from our menu. We are proud winners of Irish Times "Best Tearooms in Ireland
What's Involved
Assisting customers in Tearooms. Working in Kitchen - washup, preparation of food, serving food to customers, cleaning and general kitchen duties.
What's required for this position
Reliablility, ability to work as a team member
- Personable Skills
- Retail/ Customer Service
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
Morning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Afternoon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Evening |
Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 3hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
The Cottage Shop & Tearooms, Loughmore Village, Loughmore, Templemore, Co.Tipperary
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 16
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Will gain the following skills - tearooms management, waitressing, customer service, kitchen management, food preparation and safe food handling skills.
Getting there
Car. We are situated just off the main Thurles - Templemore main road. 3 miles from Templemore and 6 miles from Thurles. Signage on main road.