We are looking for a flexible and reliable Catering Assistant to join the team within our Jigsaw Café on a temporary basis during a busy time this summer.
About the role:
The Café Assistant will support the day-to-day operation of the café, helping to provide a positive customer experience and ensuring the café remains clean, safe, welcoming and well organised.
Essential Requirements
Applicants should be able to demonstrate:
- Good communication skills.
- A positive and professional approach to customers, staff and volunteers.
- Awareness of food hygiene, cleanliness and safe working practices.
- Ability to follow instructions and agreed procedures.
- Reliability and flexibility during the summer period.
- Experience supporting volunteers desirable, but not essential
- Ability to complete a DBS check (support provided)
kEY Responsibilities
Duties may include:
- Serving customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Preparing and serving drinks, snacks and simple food items.
- Supporting basic food preparation in line with agreed café procedures.
- Taking payments and following cash handling procedures.
- Keeping the café, kitchen and service areas clean and tidy.
- Following food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen procedures.
- Supporting volunteers where appropriate.
- Helping with stock rotation, labelling and basic café checks.
- Reporting any issues or concerns to the appropriate manager.
- Contributing to a positive, inclusive and community-focused café environment.
Ideal Candidate
- Has a Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate.
- Experience of working in a café, kitchen, catering or customer-facing role.
- Experience of working in a community, charity or volunteer-supported setting.
- Awareness of allergens and basic food safety requirements.
- Reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing daily needs.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Comfortable to use a POS system and cash handling.
- NB :
- This post is subject to satisfactory references, DBS check, and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
To apply,
Please contact Karen Dyson via email at [email protected] quoting the job title, include your cv and why you are fit for the role.
other info: Call 01612131920
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Friday, 17th July at 5PM.
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
