Temporary Café Assistant

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

Are you passionate about good food, community, and creating a welcoming space for all? Within our Jigsaw Café, we are looking for a flexible and reliable Catering Assistant to join our team on a temporary basis during a busy time this summer.

About the role:

The Café Assistant will support the day-to-day operation of the café, helping to provide a positive customer experience and ensuring the café remains clean, safe, welcoming and well organised.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• A positive and professional approach to customers, staff and volunteers.
• Awareness of food hygiene, cleanliness and safe working practices.
• Ability to follow instructions and agreed procedures.
• Reliability and flexibility during the summer period.
• Experience supporting volunteers desirable, but not essential
• Ability to complete a DBS check (support provided)

Key Responsibilities

Duties may include:

• 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, labelling and basic café checks.
• Reporting any issues or concerns to the appropriate manager.
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive and community-focused café environment.

Ideal Candidate

• Has a Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate.
• Experience of working in a café, kitchen, catering or customer-facing role.
• Experience of working in a community, charity or volunteer-supported setting.
• Awareness of allergens and basic food safety requirements.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing daily needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable to use a POS system and cash handling.

Key information

• Employer: Langworthy Cornerstone Association Ltd
• Locations: Greater Manchester, Bolton, Manchester, Salford
• Role Type: Temporary
• Salary: Pay: £13.45 per hour
• Working Hours: Full-Time

To apply for this role:

To apply, please contact Karen Dyson via email at [e-mail] quoting 'Temporary Cafe Assistant', attach your completed application form and why you are fit for the role.
Download application pack: https://langworthycornerstone.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Cafe-JD.zip

• Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026 at 12:00pm
• Contact Information: 0161 213 1920
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes