Are you passionate about hospitality and delivering excellent customer service? Would you like to work in the beautiful setting of Leavesden Country Park? We are looking for a Café Assistant to join our friendly team at Woodlands Café, set in the grounds of an award-winning country park. If you enjoy a varied role that covers all aspects of café and restaurant hospitality - including serving customers, barista skills, food preparation, and cleaning, this could be the ideal opportunity for you! As a Café Assistant, you will:Deliver excellent customer service in a busy café settingPrepare and serve high-quality food and beverages (including barista coffee)Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the caféSupport the smooth running of daily café operationsThis is a varied role where no two days are the same – perfect for someone who enjoys being part of a lively and customer-focused environment. What We’re Looking For:• Passion for great customer service and hospitality• Confidence working in a busy environment• Enthusiasm for coffee, cakes, and creating a welcoming café experience• Flexibility and reliability to cover the required shifts• The role is based at Woodlands Café in Leavesden Country Park, where free staff parking is available on site. The café is also accessible by public transport; however, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have a reliable and consistent means of commuting to work. What We Offer: • A supportive and welcoming team environment• Free on-site parking• 20% staff discount• A range of additional staff benefits *Please apply as soon as possible - interviews will be held on a rolling basis.* Additional InformationImportant: We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence. As some of our roles involve working with vulnerable members of society, this position may require a Basic or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be conducted once a conditional offer is made Previous Applications: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. However, if you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were not successful, please consider whether your experience has developed further before reapplying Accessibility & Adjustments: We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will strive to be as accommodating as possible. Please inform us in advance of any arrangements you may need to fully participate in the process. EDIB: At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities. This is a Full Time role.Hours per week: 37.5Working Pattern: 5/7 mixed shifts between 6:45am and 7pm