Cafe Assistant: Friendly Service, Growth & Perks (Mon–Fri)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend work

Free meals on shift

On-site parking

Gym on-site

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Aramark UK in Maidenhead is recruiting a friendly Cafe Assistant to join our team. You will greet customers, take orders, prepare and serve coffee and snacks, and help maintain a welcoming café environment.

This full-time role offers a Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend work, plus perks including free meals on shift, on-site parking, gym access and wide eligibility for benefits and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or customer service is advantageous but not essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Positive, customer-focused attitude.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take food and beverage orders.
• Prepare and serve coffee, tea, snacks, and other items.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a welcoming café environment.
• Keep tables, counters, kitchen and dining areas clean.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times.
• Handle customer enquiries and resolve complaints professionally.
• Assist colleagues to ensure smooth café operations.
• Operate tills and process transactions when required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Tools

POS / tills

Job description

Aramark UK in Maidenhead is recruiting a friendly Cafe Assistant to join our team. You will greet customers, take orders, prepare and serve coffee and snacks, and help maintain a welcoming café environment.

This full-time role offers a Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend work, plus perks including free meals on shift, on-site parking, gym access and wide eligibility for benefits and progression.