Food Service Assistant

Reed; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Lisburn is seeking a Café Assistant to support adults with learning disabilities in a café environment. This role involves food preparation, customer service, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in hospitality and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills. Join a team that makes a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Holiday Purchase Scheme

25% Discount in Social Enterprises

Volunteer Scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Mental Health Hours

Birthday Day Off

Half Day Christmas Shopping

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a café or hospitality setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Empathy and understanding of working with individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Support adults with learning disabilities in daily café activities.
• Handle stock control and assist with deliveries.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Empathy

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Café Assistant

Reporting to: Café Manager

Responsible for: Assisting the café manager with daily operations while supporting adults with a learning disability in a safe and inclusive environment.

Location: Lisburn

Permanent Job

Salary: £12.70 per hour

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days and 11 statutory days (pro-rata)

Hours of Work: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–2:30pm

About the Role

This role isn’t just about great food and customer service – it also involves working alongside adults with a learning disability, supporting them in a safe and inclusive working environment.

Benefits

• Private Healthcare and access to health and wellbeing platforms
• Holiday Purchase “Buy Back Scheme”
• 25% Discount in our Social Enterprises
• Volunteer Scheme – Up to 2 days annual leave to volunteer with other charities/community groups
• Company Christmas Closure
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Take 2 Mental Health Hours
• Birthday Day Off
• Half Day Christmas Shopping
• Death in Service Benefit

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and service
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
• Support adults with learning disabilities in daily café activities
• Handle stock control and assist with deliveries
• Provide excellent customer service

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in a café or hospitality setting
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Empathy and understanding of working with individuals with learning disabilities

Interested? Apply today through Reed Recruitment and join a team that makes a real difference in the community!

Please upload an up-to-date CV today via the “Apply” link, or you can call the office on