Temp Café Assistant — Friendly, Community-Centric Café Role

Action Together; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Langworthy Cornerstone Association Ltd is seeking a flexible Café Assistant to support the busy summer period in Bolton/Manchester area. You will help run the cafe, serve customers, handle payments, and keep areas clean while ensuring a welcoming community space.

The role requires a Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate, café or similar experience, and a positive, reliable team player who can assist volunteers and follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Food hygiene level 2 certificate is required.
• Experience in café, kitchen, catering or customer-facing roles.
• Experience in community, charity or volunteer setting is desirable.
• Awareness of allergens and basic food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serving customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Preparing and serving drinks, snacks and simple food items.
• Taking payments and following cash handling procedures.
• Keeping the café, kitchen and service areas clean and tidy.
• Following food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen procedures.
• Supporting volunteers where appropriate.
• Helping with stock rotation, labeling and basic café checks.
• Reporting any issues or concerns to the manager.
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive and community-focused café environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Cash handling

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate

Tools

POS system

Job description

Langworthy Cornerstone Association Ltd is seeking a flexible Café Assistant to support the busy summer period in Bolton/Manchester area. You will help run the cafe, serve customers, handle payments, and keep areas clean while ensuring a welcoming community space.

The role requires a Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate, café or similar experience, and a positive, reliable team player who can assist volunteers and follow safety procedures.