Catering Assistant Calshot Cafe

Hampshire County Council; Calshot; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Café Assistant at Calshot Activities Centre in England. The role involves preparing and serving meals, delivering excellent customer service, and maintaining hygiene standards. Successful candidates will have experience in food preparation and a commitment to cleanliness. This position offers 24 hours per week with a salary range of £24,225 - £24,415 per annum.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Uniform provided

Training opportunities available

Qualifications

• Experience in basic food preparation and strong commitment to cleanliness.
• Ability to work well under pressure and engage with customers.
• Confidence in working independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a range of simple meals and snacks.
• Promote and sell products while maintaining hygiene standards.
• Carry out stock checks and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Basic food preparation

Customer service

Cleanliness and hygiene

Communication skills

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Reference: HCC622285

Salary Range: £24,225 - £24,415 per annum

Work Location: Calshot Activities Centre, Calshot

Hours per week: 24

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 24 October 2025

Interview Date: w/c 27 October 2025

The Role

Calshot Activities Centre is one of the largest outdoor activities Centres in the UK and is one of four outdoor Centres that makes up Hampshire Outdoor Centres (HOC).

Situated in a unique position on the shores of the Solent, the facilities at the Centre include a state-of-the-art climbing wall, the only indoor velodrome on the South coast, and a dry ski slope. The café at the Centre is in our main Sunderland Hangar and serves the many thousands of varied visitors throughout the year.

Your role as Café Assistant is to prepare and serve a range of simple hot and cold meals, drinks, sandwiches, and snacks and to deliver an excellent catering service.

What you’ll do

As a Catering Assistant, you\'ll help prepare and serve a variety of simple hot and cold meals, snacks, and drinks, while delivering excellent customer service.

You\'ll actively promote and sell products, carry out stock checks, and maintain accurate records.

The role includes cleaning duties to uphold hygiene standards, supporting health and safety protocols, and completing basic administrative tasks. Flexibility is key, as you\'ll work across different areas of the unit, communicate effectively with colleagues, and respond appropriately to accidents or emergencies.

Training will be provided and expected to be completed as required.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant who thrives in a busy café environment. You’ll have experience in basic food preparation and a strong commitment to cleanliness and hygiene. A positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure—either independently or as part of a team—are essential.

You’ll be confident engaging with customers and maintaining situational awareness throughout your shift.

Desirable skills include a Food Hygiene Certificate, barista training, and a working knowledge of health and safety in catering.

• Shifts include weekends, evenings, bank holidays, and early starts
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform provided
• Training opportunities available

We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our benefits package.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

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