Weekend Front of House Cafe Assistant

NHS; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant café team in a stunning location, where you will provide exceptional customer service to visitors. This role is perfect for a warm and friendly individual who enjoys working in a lively environment. As a Café Assistant, you will be responsible for serving customers, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring the smooth running of the café. With full training provided, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a well-respected local charity while enjoying a supportive team atmosphere. If you thrive in a busy setting and love interacting with people, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is preferred but not required.
• Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers and provide excellent customer service.
• Handle cash and card transactions using an EPOS till.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

EPOS Till

Job description

The Orangery Café, alongside our retail outlets, represents the face of the organisation. The role of Café Assistant is key in providing a warm welcome and excellent customer service to all visitors, including patients, staff, volunteers, and visitors.

Main duties of the job

1. Using the computerised till
2. Serving customers
3. Providing excellent customer service
4. Clearing tables
5. Replenishing stock
6. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
7. Supervising and supporting volunteers
8. Taking bookings over the telephone
9. Opening and closing the café
10. Handling end-of-day banking

About us

St Marys Hospice provides care and comfort for patients living with any life-shortening illness or long-term condition, and their families. We support people from the moment of diagnosis and throughout their journey.

Job details

Hours: 7.5 hours per week

Would you like to work in a stunning location where a typical day involves being busy and having fun?

We are looking for a warm and friendly individual willing to work as part of our team of staff and volunteers.

Our cafe is successful and lively, offering a great working environment in a beautiful setting, supporting a well-respected local charity. The income generated helps us care for patients and their families.

• Pay will be at the national minimum/living wage
• Experience is preferred but full training will be provided for the right candidate
• You will work alongside a fantastic team of staff and volunteers
• Responsibilities include serving customers, clearing tables, making drinks, taking bookings, and ensuring the smooth running of the café
• Using an EPOS till, handling cash and card transactions

Closing date: Thursday 8th May 2025

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to the main job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. An application for a DBS check will be made to ensure suitability for the role.

Salary: £7.55 to £12.21 per hour, based on the national minimum/living wage