Cafe Assistant

H&H Group plc; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

H&H Group plc based in Carlisle is seeking a Cafe Assistant to join our busy catering team at the Borderway Rosehill auction mart. The role involves taking orders and serving food and drinks, handling payments and keeping areas clean and well stocked.

You should have good communication, be flexible and able to work quickly under pressure. The job is on a zero-hours basis with some evenings and weekends; competitive rate of pay will be offered to the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills
• Flexible and self-motivated
• Able to work quickly under pressure while staying calm and polite
• Understand health and safety regulations for catering
• Role is zero-hours with possible evening/weekend shifts

Responsibilities

• Take orders and serve food and drinks to customers
• Collect payments from customers
• Keep café and kitchen areas clean and well maintained
• Replenish condiments, napkins, and products as needed
• Assist with preparation and cooking of hot and cold meals per pre-set menus

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible

Resilience under pressure

Job description

Closing Date: 25th September 2026Interview Date: TBCH&H Group plc is a group of companies based in Carlisle. We operate in Auctioneering, Property, and Insurance.We are looking for a Cafe Assistant to join our busy catering team. The café is based in the auction mart, Borderway Rosehill, Carlisle and serves both H&H Group employees and customers.The role will include:Taking orders and serving food and drinks to customers as required.Collecting payments from customers.Ensuring all café and kitchen areas are clean, tidy and well maintained.Replenish service areas with condiments, napkins, products etc. as required.When required, assist with the preparation and cooking of hot and cold meals, in accordance with pre-set menus.The successful applicant will:Have good communication skillsBe flexible and self-motivatedBe able to work quickly under pressure whilst remaining calm and polite in all circumstancesHave an understanding of health and safety regulations relating to a catering establishmentThe role is offered on a zero-hours basis and there would be some evening and/ or weekend work to be included.A competitive rate of pay will be made available to the successful candidate.Ready to Apply?To apply in confidence please send your application, including your CV post to Margaret Irving, Group Personnel Manager at H&H Group plc, Borderway, Rosehill, Carlisle CA1 2RS on 01228 406334 or email herPlease note that this post was previously advertised on 21st April 2026, applicants who applied at this time need not apply again.