Cafe Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Mai 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.76 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Chatham, Kent |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | JO Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | MF90501 |
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We are looking for a friendly, organised and customer‑focused temporary Café Assistant to run the Innovation Centre Café for approximately 10–13 weeks, from around 20 May to mid‑July (or possibly longer), to cover an unexpected period of staff sickness.
The role is based at Innovation Centre Medway, which is well served by public transport and located on the Maidstone Road bus route from Chatham bus station.
Fixed working hours: 8.30am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday
This is a physically demanding role, involving standing for most of the working day and working independently.
The role
The postholder will have sole responsibility for the café, including:
Preparing barista‑style coffee and hot drinks
Taking customer orders and preparing sandwiches
Preparing and serving buffets
Serving cakes, snacks and cold drinks
Operating the till and taking card payments
Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleaning and food safety
Delivering friendly and professional customer service to tenants and visitors
Experience & Skills:
Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene qualification (or willingness to obtain promptly).
Previous experience working in a café, food service, or similar customer‑facing environment.
Experience safely preparing hot drinks and simple cold food (e.g. sandwiches, salads).
Understanding of health & safety requirements in a food or public‑facing setting.
Experience working independently or as a sole worker, with good personal safety awareness.
Basic cash handling and till experience.
Good customer service skills with the confidence to deal with the public independently.
The role is based at Innovation Centre Medway, which is well served by public transport and located on the Maidstone Road bus route from Chatham bus station.
Fixed working hours: 8.30am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday
This is a physically demanding role, involving standing for most of the working day and working independently.
The role
The postholder will have sole responsibility for the café, including:
Preparing barista‑style coffee and hot drinks
Taking customer orders and preparing sandwiches
Preparing and serving buffets
Serving cakes, snacks and cold drinks
Operating the till and taking card payments
Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleaning and food safety
Delivering friendly and professional customer service to tenants and visitors
Experience & Skills:
Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene qualification (or willingness to obtain promptly).
Previous experience working in a café, food service, or similar customer‑facing environment.
Experience safely preparing hot drinks and simple cold food (e.g. sandwiches, salads).
Understanding of health & safety requirements in a food or public‑facing setting.
Experience working independently or as a sole worker, with good personal safety awareness.
Basic cash handling and till experience.
Good customer service skills with the confidence to deal with the public independently.