Café Assistant

Location

Contract Type

Specialism

Salary

Up to £13.45 per hour

Posted

26th May 2026

Job Reference

201919

Description

Want To Create Great Experiences?

Do you enjoy working with people, creating welcoming spaces and making a positive difference through great service?

We’re looking for friendly, caring and reliable individuals to join our team in a varied and rewarding hospitality role supporting café and catering services across workplace cafeterias, community centres, day centres and sheltered housing settings.

This is a hands on role where every day is different. You may be preparing and serving fresh food and drinks in a busy workplace cafeteria during breakfast or lunch service, supporting café operations, maintaining clean and welcoming service areas or assisting clients in and care based settings.

If you enjoy hospitality, customer service and being part of an environment where your work helps improve someone’s day, this is a great opportunity to build experience and be part of a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide a warm, professional welcome to clients, visitors and customers
  • Prepare and serve meals, snacks, hot drinks and refreshments in café and workplace cafeteria settings, as well as educational and care environments
  • Support breakfast, lunch and refreshment services, ensuring smooth and friendly customer service
  • Assist with food preparation including sandwiches, salads, snacks and light kitchen duties
  • Operate coffee machines and support barista-style service where required
  • Set up, replenish and clear serving counters, dining spaces and café areas
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health & safety throughout service
  • In care settings, provide friendly mealtime support and companionship while maintaining a safe environment
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a welcoming and professional service

What We’re Looking For

  • Friendly, approachable and customer focused attitude
  • Compassionate nature with confidence working with a wide range of people
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in busy environments
  • Reliable, organised and adaptable approach to work
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings and weekends where required
  • Previous experience in hospitality, catering, cafés, customer service, care or community support is desirable but not essential
  • Barista or food service experience is welcomed
  • Willingness to join the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme where required

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive pay from £13.45 per hour
  • Flexible working patterns with an easy-to-use online availability system
  • Opportunities to gain hospitality experience across a range of settings
  • Access to additional ASA roles such as Domestic Assistant and Catering Assistant once onboard
  • Ongoing training and development to support your growth
  • Supportive and welcoming team environment with dedicated ASA contacts for guidance

Ready to Get Started? Apply today to join ASA!

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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