Salary: £ per hour (£, pro rata)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
hours per week with the potential to increase to per week, to be discussed at interview.
We are flexible with start times and may consider :am for the successful candidate.
Contract Type: Permanent
Base: New County Hall, Truro, TR AY.
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About the role: This isn’t just a job. It’s a mission.
Do you want to wake up every day knowing your work changes lives? Do you believe a café can be so much more than coffee and cake?
Welcome to PROPER JOB Café, based at Cornwall Council’s New County Hall in Truro. We’re not your average café. We serve great food, yes—but our real purpose is creating pathways for people with learning disabilities and/or autism to gain skills, confidence, and independence. As Assistant Café Manager, you’ll be at the heart of this mission. You’ll lead with kindness, inspire with passion, and make sure every plate served and every smile shared reflects what we stand for: community, inclusion, and excellence.
If you're looking to grow your career in role that is not just managing a café, but shaping futures.
Where every day, you’ll see the impact of your work in real lives changed. If you want to join a team that values creativity, compassion, and collaboration, then we’d love to hear from you.
Role Purpose:
To support the management of the PROPER JOB Café. Supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism into a range or person-centred work-related outcomes enabling them to live active and better lives. The role includes supporting the management of a trading and training café, providing quality food and drink with high levels of customer service, including planning, preparing and serving varied meals and snacks. The role will involve delivering work related and training opportunities working both independently and as part of a staff team.
What you'll be doing:
Lead and inspire alongside the Café Manager, keeping operations smooth and spirits high.
Step up and take charge when the Manager is away.
Bring ideas to the table—help us grow and innovate.
Keep things ticking—manage stock, records, and food safety with care.
Serve with pride—delicious meals, snacks, and baked goods done right.
Champion training—help design and deliver work experience programmes that empower.
Promote dignity and respect—because every interaction matters.
About you:
A people-first leader who thrives in a lively, customer-focused environment.
Someone who believes in inclusion and is passionate about supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Organised, energetic, and committed to great food and service.
Knowledge of food safety and health & safety standards (or ready to learn).
A team player with a big heart and a drive to make a difference.
Why Join Us?
Because you’ll never have a day where your work doesn’t matter.
Because you’ll be part of something bigger—a café that changes lives.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of our clients and customers. This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
If you’re ready to combine your love for hospitality with a role that truly transforms lives, we’d love to hear from you!
Our Values
Trusted – Positive – Innovative – Collaborative
It’s a great time to work with us at the Corserv Group. We are proud to be contributing to a brighter future for Cornwall with exciting plans to generate growth and opportunity across the County and beyond. We work in collaboration with Cornwall Council to provide the best possible services and care. Whichever business area you join, you’ll be part of a supportive and creative team of professionals.
You’ll have a friendly and collaborative workplace and investment in your professional development.
With a diversity of roles across our group of businesses, we’re a great destination for developing your career whilst living in the beautiful county of Cornwall.
We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome all applicants from all backgrounds and experience.
ABOUT THE TEAM:
Corserv Care is part of the Corserv Group (a Cornwall Council Company). Corserv Care brings together existing services, TEC Services, STEPS Reablement service, Care and Support, Day Opportunities, Respite Services, Proper Job Café and Employment Services under one brand, to improve the quality, capacity and resilience of the care market in Cornwall.