Rural Café Support Assistant - Part Time

Lodge Country Park; Market Overton; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme – through Stand

28 Days Annual Leave

On-site parking

Benenden Health Scheme

Care Sector Discounts

Ongoing Training & Development

Career Progression Opportunities

Refer a Friend Bonus

Job summary

The Lodge Trust CIO operates a Country Park Café in Market Overton, Rutland. We are seeking a part-time Café Support Worker to help run the café, support residents, and deliver high standards of food, service and safety from 9:00am to 3:00pm across seasonal shifts.

You’ll join a supportive team in a rural setting, with training and opportunities to grow in catering and care roles while upholding our Christian ethos and values.

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable and compassionate with an interest in café work.
• Practical food preparation and customer service skills.
• Good literacy, numeracy and attention to detail.
• Understanding of food hygiene, allergen awareness and health and safety; willing to train.
• Strong communication and teamwork; adapt to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, present and serve food and café products to a high standard.
• Provide friendly customer service, operate till and process payments.
• Replenish service areas, rotate stock and minimise waste.
• Maintain clean, tidy and safe café, kitchen and storage areas.
• Follow hygiene, allergen, food safety and health procedures.
• Support residents to develop catering and hospitality skills.
• Promote dignity, inclusion and independence through respectful communication.
• Complete cleaning schedules and records; report safeguarding concerns promptly.
• Work with Café Co-ordinator and team; attend training; uphold Lodge values.

Skills

Catering basics

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Food Safety

First Aid qualification

Job description

The Lodge Trust CIO operates a Country Park Café in Market Overton, Rutland. We are seeking a part-time Café Support Worker to help run the café, support residents, and deliver high standards of food, service and safety from 9:00am to 3:00pm across seasonal shifts.

You’ll join a supportive team in a rural setting, with training and opportunities to grow in catering and care roles while upholding our Christian ethos and values.