Temporary Catering Assistant

We are looking for a flexible and reliable Catering Assistant to join the team within our Jigsaw Café on a temporary basis for the next 3 months.

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.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• Good communication skills.
• 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.
• Supporting basic food preparation in line with agreed café procedures.
• 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.

NB : This post is subject to satisfactory references, DBS check, and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

To apply:
download the job pack from: https://langworthycornerstone.co.uk/vacancies/cafe-assistant

Please contact Karen Dyson via email at [email protected] with your completed application form quoting the job title, and why you are fit for the role.

other info: Call 01612131920

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Friday, 4th September, 2026, 5PM.

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person