COMMUNITY CAFE VOLUNTEER

Groundwork NE & Cumbria; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Tipton is seeking a Volunteer Cafe Assistant to help create a welcoming environment in their café. You'll support day-to-day tasks, ensuring customers receive excellent service. No prior experience is needed, as full training is provided. Joining the team offers the chance to make a difference in the community while enjoying a free meal during long shifts and free parking.

Benefits

Free meal for long shifts

Free parking

Qualifications

• Must be friendly, polite, and respectful.
• No prior experience required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and provide friendly service.
• Take orders and serve food and drinks.
• Help prepare food orders.
• Maintain cleanliness of the café.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Reliability

Customer service

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Overview

LOCATION: Tipton

ROLE DESCRIPTION: Volunteer Cafe Assistant JD

OCT25C002 Join Groundwork West Midlands – Make a Difference in Communities!

Full training will be given. At Groundwork West Midlands, we are passionate about helping communities overcome challenges and build brighter, healthier futures. We work with individuals and families facing poverty, offering practical support to improve wellbeing, reduce inequalities and foster community resilience.

We are looking for friendly and reliable volunteers to help in our community café. This is a welcoming space that brings people together over affordable food and drinks. As a volunteer, you’ll play an important part in creating a warm, inclusive atmosphere for everyone, while supporting day-to-day tasks such as serving customers, preparing food and drinks and keeping the café clean and safe.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and be respectful, friendly and polite
• Take orders and serve food and drinks
• Help to prepare food orders
• Clear tables and wash up
• Follow food hygiene and health and safety procedures

Why Join Us?

By joining us, you will be part of a supportive, mission-driven team making a real change in communities. We also offer:

• Free meal – any volunteer working more than 6 hours in one day will be eligible for a free meal during their working day
• Free parking – in the Tipton shopper car park

If you are interested in applying, please send an up-to-date CV and covering letter stating how your experience/qualifications meet the requirements of this role to: [e-mail]

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Job Reference: OCT25C002