Cafe Assistant

Summary

• Contract: Temporary, Fixed term 
• Duration: July 2026 – September 2026
• Hours: 9am-3pm 
• Pay: £13.45 per hour
• Location: Langworthy, Salford M6 5QQ
• Closing Date: July 17th, Interviews commence: W/B 20th July 

Overview:

Are you passionate about good food, community, and creating a welcoming space for all? Within our Jigsaw Café, we are looking for a flexible and reliable Catering Assistant to join our team on a temporary basis during a busy time this summer.

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.

Application Process: 

To apply, please contact Karen Dyson at 0161 213 1920 or via email at karen.dyson@langworthycornerstone.co.uk 

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:  Friday, 17th July at 5PM.

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