Cafe Assistant - Head Office

Overview

As a Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of Pausa Coffee Shop, working Monday to Friday in our Dunelm Head Office, based in Leicester. You’ll ensure the kitchen and service areas are clean, hygienic, and well-organised, enabling the team to deliver a great experience to every customer. This role is essential in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency behind the scenes

Pausa Coffee Shop at the Store Support Centre is a welcoming space designed to provide high-quality food and drink to colleagues and visitors. The team is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and friendly environment while supporting the smooth operation of the café. The department works closely with Facilities, Health & Safety, and People teams to ensure compliance, wellbeing, and excellent service standards.

What you'll be doing

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work surfaces.

• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and cutlery using appropriate methods.

• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries.

• Dispose of waste and recycling in line with company procedures.

• Support the team with basic food preparation tasks when required.

• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health & safety standards.

• Work collaboratively with the café team to ensure smooth service.

• Report any maintenance or safety issues promptly

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.

• Good time management and organisational skills.

• Basic understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.

• Team player with a positive attitude.

What we'll look for in you

• Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment.
• Food hygiene certification.
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.