Café Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Doncaster
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Hospitality
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SKILLS

Customer Service Food & Beverage Preparation Cash Handling Communication Skills Food Safety Allergen Awareness

FULL DESCRIPTION

Shifts: Sunday to Friday, 10:00am – 5:00pm | Saturday, 10:00am – 4:00pm 12-Week Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Pay: £12.71 per hour

Role Overview

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are currently recruiting a reliable and enthusiastic Café Assistant to join a busy, customer-focused café within the vibrant Danum Gallery, Library & Museum in Doncaster.

This is a 12-week temporary role with a strong opportunity to become permanent. Successful candidates will be offered a permanent position following the initial period, subject to performance and attendance.

You’ll play a key role in delivering excellent customer service, preparing food and drinks, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and professionalism within a public-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service

  • Provide a warm, welcoming and professional experience for all customers
  • Operate tills accurately, handling cash and card payments
  • Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene
  • Respond positively and efficiently to customer queries

Food & Beverage Preparation

  • Prepare and serve hot and cold drinks, light meals, and snacks
  • Follow recipes, portion control, and presentation standards
  • Support healthier menu options and maintain allergen awareness

Cleanliness & Safety

  • Maintain cleanliness across café, kitchen, seating, and storage areas
  • Follow food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures at all times
  • Assist with daily and weekly cleaning schedules and safety checks

Team Support & Development

  • Work collaboratively as part of a small, supportive team
  • Participate in training and development opportunities
  • Support colleagues during busy periods
  • Remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment

✅ Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a café, hospitality, or customer-facing role (or strong transferable skills)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to complete Food Safety training

Desirable

  • Previous food handling experience
  • Knowledge of allergen awareness

Personal Attributes

  • Friendly, reliable, and punctual
  • Professional with a strong customer focus
  • Calm and resilient under pressure
  • Takes pride in delivering high standards of service and cleanliness

Interested? Apply today to register your interest, or call [contact hidden] and ask for the Industrial team.

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