Community Café Assistant – Flexible Weekend Shifts

Serco; Newport; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

DBS checks

Holiday clubs for child

21 days’ holiday

Pension contribution

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing app

Retail discounts

Job summary

Serco at Lilleshall National Sports Centre in Newport is seeking a Café Assistant. You’ll deliver friendly service, maintain food hygiene, and support the café with preparation and stock, primarily on Saturdays and Sundays with occasional midweek shifts.

Salary ranges £8.00–£12.71 per hour; 8 hours per week. We offer training, job security, and a supportive team environment within a public-service setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a food retail or service-led environment.
• Excellent customer care and communication skills.
• A flexible, team-focused attitude.
• High standards of presentation and attention to detail.
• Desirable A Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent) — training provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties to maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout
• Undertake and record temperature checks to uphold strong food hygiene standards
• Serve customers promptly and efficiently
• Follow financial and cash handling procedures
• Prepare food and beverages in line with café menus and Supervisor guidance
• Replenish café and vending machine stock as required
• Maintain and promote brand standards
• Support operational needs, including cover for holidays and sickness

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety basics

Education

A Level 2 Food Safety in Catering

Job description

Serco at Lilleshall National Sports Centre in Newport is seeking a Café Assistant. You’ll deliver friendly service, maintain food hygiene, and support the café with preparation and stock, primarily on Saturdays and Sundays with occasional midweek shifts.

Salary ranges £8.00–£12.71 per hour; 8 hours per week. We offer training, job security, and a supportive team environment within a public-service setting.