Community Café Host & Kitchen Support

Cross Keys Homes Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Keys Homes Limited is hiring a Community Café Assistant for WestRaven Community Café & Garden. This full-time role (37 hours per week) involves helping provide a warm, welcoming space for customers, volunteers and community members.

You'll work alongside our Café Manager and Assistant Chef, assisting with food preparation, service and events while upholding high hygiene standards and a positive, inclusive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation, cooking and safe food handling.
• Positive, helpful personality with good communication.
• Understanding of food hygiene standards.
• Previous customer-facing experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of the café.
• Prepare food, bake, cook, and buffet production.
• Provide excellent service to visitors.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety.
• Assist with opening/closing and cash handling.
• Work with and support volunteers.
• Build relationships with people from all backgrounds.
• Assist with community events and activities.
• Help maintain an environmentally sustainable café.
• Run front of house and be a welcoming presence.
• Assist or lead small community cooking sessions.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Customer service

Work under pressure

Communication skills

Enhanced DBS check

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 2 Culinary Skills or Professional Cookery qualification

Job description

Cross Keys Homes Limited is hiring a Community Café Assistant for WestRaven Community Café & Garden. This full-time role (37 hours per week) involves helping provide a warm, welcoming space for customers, volunteers and community members.

You'll work alongside our Café Manager and Assistant Chef, assisting with food preparation, service and events while upholding high hygiene standards and a positive, inclusive atmosphere.