Cafe Assistant (30h) – On‑Site Coffee Shop

Sodexo Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd is hiring a Coffee Shop Assistant at HMP Altcourse, Liverpool. The role supports the visits coffee shop operations on-site, delivering friendly, reliable service while upholding food safety and security standards.

The position involves serving beverages, managing stock, till operations, and routine HACCP/documentation tasks within a prison environment. Uniforms are provided, and shifts cover 2 weeks on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a cash till and handling cash transactions.
• Ability to count, balance cash, and provide correct change.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and food safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to following health and safety procedures.
• Willingness to work appropriately within a prison environment.
• Reliable, professional, confidential, and security conscious.
• Ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• Previous experience in a café, coffee shop, retail, or catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve hot and cold food and beverages to customers.
• Prepare and stock the coffee shop in line with company planograms.
• Collect stock from the main kitchen and replenish supplies as required.
• Heat food and beverages ready for service.
• Complete food safety documentation, including temperature records and food journals.
• Follow HACCP, health and safety, food hygiene, and company procedures.
• Rotate stock effectively to minimise waste.
• Assist within the staff restaurant and support special events when required.
• Carry out cleaning duties and complete opening and closing checks.
• Open, lock, and secure the coffee shop in line with security procedures.
• Operate the till accurately, process transactions, and balance cash at the end of shift.
• Manage waste and recycling in accordance with company procedures.
• Handle customer queries and complaints professionally.
• Complete required training and maintain high standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

Skills

Cash till handling

Cash balance accuracy

Food hygiene basics

Teamwork

Health and safety procedures

Prison environment awareness

Discretion and confidentiality

Initiative and independence

Café/retail/c Catering experience

Job description

Sodexo Ltd is hiring a Coffee Shop Assistant at HMP Altcourse, Liverpool. The role supports the visits coffee shop operations on-site, delivering friendly, reliable service while upholding food safety and security standards.

The position involves serving beverages, managing stock, till operations, and routine HACCP/documentation tasks within a prison environment. Uniforms are provided, and shifts cover 2 weeks on a rotating schedule.