Additional Cafe Assistant, Southport

Autism Initiatives Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community at MeCycle Café as an Additional Café Assistant. This role involves providing excellent customer service, food preparation, and supporting young autistic individuals in gaining valuable work experience. Flexibility is key, with training provided for food hygiene. Be part of a team that makes a real difference!

Benefits

Training provided for Food and Hygiene Certificate

Enhanced DBS disclosure costs covered

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Passion for providing outstanding customer service.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service in a café environment.
• Assist with food preparation and bar work.
• Support events and ensure a vibrant community atmosphere.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Flexibility

Job description

Salary: Up to £12.21 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: As and when required Job Reference Number: AB-MCACA Job Location: England Job Area: Ainsdale, Southport Closing Date:08th June 2025

Reference: AB-MCACA
Location: Southport
Hours: As and when required (Bank)
Salary: Up to £12.21 per hour

Are you enthusiastic, friendly, and love being part of a vibrant community? MeCycle Café in Southport is looking for Additional Café Assistants to join our team on a part-time or casual basis!

About MeCycle Café: MeCycle Café isn’t just a café—it’s a lively social hub and bike shop. Owned by Autism Initiatives, our café is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where autistic individuals can gain valuable work experience. Established in 2011, we started by recycling and refurbishing donated bikes. Now, we’re a beloved spot for locals and cyclists from all over, serving up delicious home-cooked food, cakes, and special treats.

We offer a fantastic selection of bikes, from new ones to lovingly refurbished classics, and provide expert repairs by our Cytec qualified bike mechanics. Our café is a hotspot for cyclists from North Wales, Manchester, Chorley, and beyond. It’s a place where families, couples, and groups gather to enjoy barista coffees, exciting teas, cold drinks, beers, wines, and homemade goodies.

About the Role: We’re looking for someone with a knack for excellent communication and a passion for providing outstanding customer service. Whether you’re good with food or just love serving up smiles, we want to hear from you. Flexibility is key, as you’ll need to be available for evenings and weekends, including some shifts involving bar work, food preparation, or event support. Don’t worry if you don’t have a Food and Hygiene Certificate—we’ll provide all the training you need!

Why Join Us? At MeCycle, you’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference. We work alongside local schools to create meaningful work placements for young autistic people. Your role will help them gain valuable work and social skills, boost their confidence and self-esteem, improve their health and wellbeing, and support them into employment.

Interview Dates are to be confirmed

Additional Information:

• All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, with costs covered by Autism Initiatives.
• Café Assistants work on a rota basis, including weekends and evenings.

How to Apply: Ready to join our fun and dedicated team? Apply now by completing an application form on our website: https://autisminitiativesjobs.org/jobs/additional-cafe-assistant/

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. For more information about us, visit www.autisminitiatives.org .

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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777.