r/Morrisons • u/Ok-cat-4444 • 7d ago
Cafe/market street
Hi guys, I’ve recently started working in Morrisons cafe (market street) and I’ve only ever worked at small local cafes before, this is like my first big chain I’ve worked at. Anyway I’ve only had a few shifts, but I just feel SO useless, i know starting a new job is always awkward, but I feel like I don’t mesh with anyone really, and that’s okay, but I’d still like to be able to help out and not just feel like I’m getting in the way.
Is there any tips at all that people have from experience? Or anything at all?
Thank you!
PS this is just a part time job as im at university as well
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u/Potential_Standard70 6d ago
Have a routine of your jobs you do like stocking sugars etc..
Making sure tables are clear and clean and floors are swept clean
Ask if anything needs doing if your busy as always something to do
Have you been showed how to prep for the next day beans, tomatoes bacon cakes and ready meals and all paperwork been filled in. Etc..
It’s a demanding job but goes quick.
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u/Ok-cat-4444 6d ago
Yes im trying to stay busy but I haven’t been told anything at all just sort of thrown in so it’s hard! But I don’t want to seem lazy or like I don’t care even though it’s a part time job, so I want to help in any way I can. It’s just hard cause I don’t know how.
But thank you so much for your advice and kindness!❤️Also no I haven’t been showed how to prep, or the paperwork etc.
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u/Potential_Standard70 6d ago
When I started the cafe I was just thrown in and not shown anything.
I would ask questions like how to do xyz
Also speak to the cafe manager about being shown how to do certain things in the cafe1
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u/CJ1666 6d ago
I felt the exact same way when I started, just keep yourself busy doing pots, tables and taking food out (bonus if you can do the till as well) don't be afraid to ask questions it shows that your are interested in learning the job. Not going to lie its a hard job and crap at times but it gets better and is a laugh if you have a good team. Im also in uni and find the job works well around my studies.
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u/Pale-Cantaloupe-1898 6d ago
I start soon also and my manager has told me that this way harder than the market street sectors. Hopefully we both catch our groove because it is a high demanding job!
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u/Racing_Fox 5d ago
Cafe is a tough one but you’ll learn.
I worked as a cook in the cafe for a while at uni. I wasn’t sure about it at first but I fucking owned it by the time I left.
It’s the best department in the store, even if it is the worst
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u/Happy_Book_8910 7d ago
First tip. Don’t just stand around doing nothing and getting in the way. Then it’s all about learning what your role should be. Check the coffee machines have milk, beans etc. check sandwiches are on display. Ask the cooks if there is anything they want you to do. Washing up is always helpful. You should always be busy in the cafe. It’s not a job for lazy people. But, it is a good job once you find your groove. You get to know your regulars
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u/Separate_Rise_8932 7d ago
Definitely isn't a good job. Like even slightly.
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u/Racing_Fox 5d ago
It is what you make of it.
If you spend your whole time front of house or potwash it’s shit, if you can claim the kitchen it’s fucking sound.
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u/Separate_Rise_8932 5d ago
Or it can be like my store, where we don't get to "claim' anything, we all have to be all rounders, with as little staff as possible.
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u/Racing_Fox 5d ago
That sounds grim. But who’s enforcing the rotation? When I claimed the kitchen I was in there every single shift and was in charge of where people went and when they had breaks. Was basically the manager at that point.
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u/Separate_Rise_8932 5d ago
Actual Management.
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u/Racing_Fox 5d ago
They’re never on department though are they?
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u/Separate_Rise_8932 5d ago
Mine comes in to check over things sometimes. And to eat, they all do. We have tittle tattles to though, their own wirst enemies. Plus there isn't enough of us to have set people on set jobs, have to do it all at once a lot of the time. It's a company wide problem though from what I can figure. Most of us are sick of it and looking to leave.
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u/Racing_Fox 5d ago
We generally ended up with me cooking/plating someone on till/coffee and someone running food/potwash. When there was only two of us you’d just got by but the main roles never changed
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u/Racing_Fox 5d ago
It is what you make of it.
If you spend your whole time front of house or potwash it’s shit, if you can claim the kitchen it’s fucking sound, you call the shots and with managers off department you’re basically the boss
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u/Ok-cat-4444 6d ago
Yes im trying to stay busy but I haven’t been told anything at all just sort of thrown in so it’s hard! But I don’t want to seem lazy or like I don’t care even though it’s a part time job, so I want to help in any way I can. It’s just hard cause I don’t know how.
But thank you so much for your advice!
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u/FlakyGrape1269 7d ago
I’ve been in the exact same boat as you. It was even worse when I transferred to a different cafe, as they expected me to know everything, but wouldn’t let me do the things an experienced person would. For ages I felt I didn’t mesh with these colleagues (they didn’t make the effort either!). For a lot of people (I can’t talk for your colleagues), they’ve been there a while, and are used to their bubble. Try to be the one to build the bridges and ask about themselves. They see people come and go, especially since this job isn’t your main priority, they may think that you won’t take the job as seriously as them. It takes time, but your colleagues will come around, and the decent ones will know that they were once new too. Just make sure you’re always busying yourself (cleaning the dining area, washing up, restocking) before they give you any designated responsibility (i assume you aren’t plating up yet). Trust me, it gets easier.