Counter/Café Assistant – Part-Time / Full Time
Location: Penrith, Cumbria
Pay: £12.00 – £13.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time, Permanent
Please Note: You must live within a 30-minute commute of Penrith, be planning to relocate, or already be local. Fluent English and the right to work in the UK are essential.
About Us
The Penrith Chippie Group is a family-owned and operated business made up of Angel Lane Chippie, Sandgate Chippie, and two mobile fish and chip vans, all based in Penrith. Our business is built on the foundation of a professional, happy, and productive team environment.
We take pride in serving the nation's favourite dish with a smile, and we're looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Counter/Café Assistant to join our team.
About the Role
This is a fast-paced, customer-facing role, ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering excellent service in a friendly and clean environment.
This role includes Friday evening shifts and weekend availability is required.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide excellent customer service at the counter and in the café
* Maintain high hygiene and cleanliness standards at all times
* Handle food preparation and packing orders
* Operate tills and take customer payments accurately
* Assist with stock control and restocking front-of-house supplies
* Support the kitchen team with basic tasks as needed
* Clear tables and maintain a tidy café environment
* Follow all food safety and health and safety regulations
What We're Looking For
* Friendly and approachable with good communication skills
* Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
* Reliable, punctual, and a team player
* Strong hygiene awareness and attention to detail
* Prior catering, hospitality, or waiting experience is a bonus – but not essential
* Must speak fluent English
* Must have the legal right to work in the UK
* Must live within 30 minutes of Penrith or be relocating
Benefits
* £12.00 – £13.50 per hour
* Staff discounts and free meals during shifts
* Company pension scheme
* Company events and team socials
* Supportive and friendly team environment
* Opportunity for long-term, stable employment
Schedule
* Part-time & Full-time hours
* Day & evening shifts
* Must be available Friday evenings
* Weekend availability required
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you. If you've applied before, please reapply – we cannot keep applications once a vacancy has closed due to GDPR.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.00-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Penrith CA11 7BP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* If you are from London / South England / other than Cumbria please dont apply as we dont have any relocation opportunity.
* Do you live within a 30min commute of Penrith?
Language:
* Fluent English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Penrith CA11 7BP (preferred)
Work Location: In person