Grounded is proud to be running the Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust's first community building (Weldon Heart) - a hireable community space with a cafe. And we’re looking for warm, reliable people to join our team.
The Role
As the Catering Lead & Community Cafe Team Member, you’ll be the driving force of our kitchen service, serving high-quality food in a welcoming environment. You’ll help keep the café running smoothly day to day. Because the cafe is part of the wider Community Centre, you’ll also support events by helping set up or pack down chairs/tables and making sure the centre feels welcoming for everyone.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing weekly stock ordering, organisation and disposal
- Preparing and serving food to order (pastries, sandwiches, light meals)
- Leading on delivery for catering orders
- Input ideas for menu items & streamline our offering
- Keeping the café clean, safe, and well-stocked
- Offering friendly, helpful customer service
- Following food hygiene and allergen standards
Hours & Shifts
- Café opening hours: Monday–Sunday, 8:00am–4:00pm
- Hours: Part-time (16-20 hours)
- Typical shifts: 5–8 hours, scheduled between 7:00am–5:00pm
- Requirements: You will be required to work at weekends as well ad-hoc hours when delivering on catering orders, please consider this before applying. We can discuss availability in your interview.
What We’re Looking For
- A positive, approachable attitude
- Kitchen experience (essential)
- Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism
- Ability to multi task in a busy kitchen
- Clear communication with customers, team members, and management
- Adaptable and willing to support both café and wider community-centre needs
- Confident working independently and using initiative
- Friendly, community-minded, and team-focused
Staff Perks
- Free coffee & tea on shift
- Staff discounts on food & drinks
- Access to yoga & wellness sessions
- Free barista training + food hygiene certification
- Opportunities to support community events and gain extra skills
Recruitment Process
Applications close on 14th June 2026.Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a telephone or video interview.Successful applicants will then be invited to an trial shift (2–4 hours) before the final candidate(s) are chosen.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high number of strong applications. All offers are subject to satisfactory references.
To apply: Please send your CV a cover letter sharing a little more about yourself and outlining how you meet the requirements of the job descriptionto [email protected]
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are you able to easily travel to Ebbsfleet for this role?
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
