Team Member - Cafe & Bakery

Home Bargains; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK discount retailer is seeking a Cafe & Bakery Team Member in Newtownabbey to prepare and serve food and beverages while ensuring a clean and welcoming environment. You will enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, helping customers to have a great experience. The role offers on-the-job training to develop valuable skills in the fast-paced retail environment. Ideal candidates should have a friendly demeanor, reliability, and flexibility for varied shifts. Join us and grow your career with this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave (pro‑rated for part-time)

Contributable company pension scheme

10% store discount

Death in Service Benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and ready to make a difference in-store.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and helping customers.
• Willingness to learn and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and food while serving customers.
• Handle deliveries and maintain cleanliness.
• Support general store duties when needed.

Skills

Friendly and approachable attitude

Hardworking and reliable

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Flexibility to work varied shifts

Professional and committed to safety

Job description

Package

At Home Bargains, you’ll find more than just a job, you’ll find opportunity.

Customers often pop in for one thing and leave with a full trolley, and when they stop at our Café & Bakery, it’s about more than tea and toast, it’s about great service and memorable moments.

As a Café & Bakery Team Member, you’ll prepare drinks and food, serve customers, handle deliveries, and keep everything clean, stocked, and welcoming. Every task helps create a smooth, enjoyable experience.

You’ll gain valuable skills in food hygiene, hospitality, and retail, learning on the job in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment where no two days are the same.

Every role is part of something bigger, working together, supporting each other, and taking pride in the little things that make the big difference.

Ready to brew up something great?

Apply now and see why so many of our colleagues say, “I only came in for one thing... but I came out with a career.”

Store Team Members based in the Café and/or Bakery will also cover general store duties when required.

Salary & Hours

• £12.21 per hour (18-20), £12.50 per hour (21+).
• 16 hours per week

Employee Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro‑rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores
• Death in Service Benefit
• Long service recognition scheme
• MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
  • Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
  • Low cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Overview

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, approachable, and ready to make a real difference in‑store. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team and helping customers have a great experience. Ideally, you will have:

• A friendly and approachable attitude, with a love of helping customers
• Hardworking, reliable, and willing to get stuck in
• A can‑do attitude and willingness to learn new things
• Works well as part of team and want to make a difference
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and maintain high standards
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including lates and weekends
• Polite, professional, and committed to following company policies and keeping the workplace safe

Successful candidates are provided with on‑the‑job training and gain essential transferable retail and hospitality skills.

Minimum Criteria To Apply

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, approachable, and ready to make a real difference in‑store. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team and helping customers have a great experience. Ideally, you will have:

• A friendly and approachable attitude, with a love of helping customers
• Hardworking, reliable, and willing to get stuck in
• A can‑do attitude and willingness to learn new things
• Works well as part of team and want to make a difference
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and maintain high standards
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including lates and weekends
• Polite, professional, and committed to following company policies and keeping the workplace safe

About The Company

At Home Bargains, customers often come in for one thing and leave with a full trolley — and it’s our amazing teams who make that possible. Our aim is simple: to deliver top brands at bottom prices, every day. Working here is fun, fast‑paced, and never dull, there’s always something new happening in our growing and ever‑changing business.

As one of the UK’s fastest‑growing discount retailers, we’re expanding rapidly, creating fantastic opportunities for you to develop and progress with us. No matter where you begin, Home Bargains is a place to grow, where passion meets potential and every contribution helps build something truly special.

Many colleagues say, “I only came in for one thing… but I came out with a career.” And with supportive teams across our business, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can thrive and be part of something exciting.