Cafe Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a multi-award-winning organization as a Café Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional hospitality services. This position offers a dynamic environment where you will prepare delicious food, maintain cleanliness, and serve customers with a smile. Ideal for those who thrive in a busy café atmosphere, this role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to quality service. With a focus on excellence and inclusivity, this is your chance to contribute to a meaningful cause while developing your skills in a supportive team. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference!

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy café environment is preferred.
• Willingness to undertake training such as NVQ Training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent service to customers in a café setting.
• Prepare and serve food and beverages while maintaining hygiene standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Café Assistant to join our Hospitality team. This role may include some weekend working.

The role of Café Assistant involves delivering Hospitality Services within our Campus and Community Centres, serving our clients to excellent standards.

This post is for 30 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, including an additional Sunday.

What you will be doing

You will ensure we deliver excellent service to our customers, creating an inviting environment. Your core duties will include:

1. Basic food preparation including vegetables, salads, and sandwiches
2. Maintaining a clean, hygienic, and presentable environment
3. Preparing and arranging food counters and dining areas for service
4. Serving hot & cold food and beverages
5. Operating the till and cashing up when required

Who are we looking for?

Ideally, you will have experience working in a busy café environment, able to work independently and as part of a team. You will need:

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to undertake this qualification)
• Great communication skills, confident speaking to a range of people
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to undertake appropriate training (e.g., Supervision, NVQ Training)

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK, touching the lives of 10,000 people weekly. We serve older people, individuals with mental health needs, and those living with dementia.

Our five core values—Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity—guide our work and shape our culture.

Jewish Care operates a rolling recruitment process and reserves the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate is found.