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Café assistant

Edinburgh
Temporary
ASA Recruitment
Assistant
Posted: 22h ago
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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

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

What We’re Looking For

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

Why Join Us?

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

Ready to Get Started? Apply today to join ASA!

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