Cafe jobs in United Kingdom

Do you want to make a difference within your local community, supporting people to improve their lives through leisure?

If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real difference to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!

We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard‑to‑reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From swimming lessons to walking football and everything in‑between we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.

The good thing is that we provide you with full training and great potential for career progression, we have over 100 facilities across England and Wales – many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love the positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides.

We are looking for a Café Assistant to join our friendly and professional team. You will provide an efficient catering service, serving drinks, preparing and serving food and snacks in our café. You will be delivering excellent customer service at all times. Ideally coming from a similar role, you will be a genuine team player, able to work off your own initiative and be enthusiastic and motivated. If you are looking for a varied and interesting role, then we want to hear from you.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Casual hours, as and when required.

• To provide an efficient catering service, prepare food as required, provide excellent customer service at all times and maintain a hygienic catering area.
• To operate catering equipment effectively and safely, ensuring high standards of hygiene throughout all catering outlets and the centre.
• To provide an excellent level of customer service at all times. To deal with any customer contact/complaints/comments professionally and courteously.
• Experience of working in a customer‑facing environment.
• A genuine team player and have a high level of responsibility, flexibility, enthusiasm and motivation.

• Flexible working hours.
• Training and development provided.
• Paid annual leave.
• Fun and busy environment.
• Discounted Staff Membership.
• Potential permanent work opportunities.
• Opportunities to build an exciting career.
• Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community.

Closing date: 23rd January 2026

Salary: up to £12.21 per hour