Job Title: Deli Counter Assistant
Ref: SS2513
Location: 2nd Ave Café Lisburn
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am-2.30pm (30 hours)
Pay: £12.70 per hour
About the Role:
Stepping Stones NI is looking for a Deli Counter Assistant to join our team at 2nd Ave Café in Lisburn. This role isn't just about great food and customer service — it also involves working alongside adults with a learning disability, supporting them in a safe and inclusive working environment. If you enjoy helping others, love preparing fresh food, and can bring a smile to your work, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Preparing and cooking a range of hot and cold deli items
* Serving customers with warmth and professionalism
* Making hot drinks – barista experience is a bonus
* Using the till and handling cash/card payments
* Keeping the kitchen and counter areas clean and tidy
* Supporting adults with a learning disability as they take part in daily tasks
* Helping with stock rotation and occasional ordering
* Following all food hygiene and safety procedures
What We're Looking For:
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (required)
* Experience in food prep, deli work, or kitchens
* Barista skills or willingness to learn
* Comfortable using a till and handling money
* A kind, supportive attitude and good communication skills
* Good IT skills
* Experience working with people with learning disabilities is an advantage, but not essential – just a willingness to learn and be respectful
* Reliable and flexible, with the ability to work as part of a small team
What You'll Get:
* A welcoming, supportive work environment
* Private Healthcare and access to health and wellbeing platforms
* 7% Employer pension contribution
* Holidays of 25 days plus 11 statutory days (pro-rata)
* 25% discount in our Social Enterprises
* Employee Assistance Scheme
* Birthday Day Off
* Half Day Christmas Shopping
* Death in Service Benefit
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.70 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 05/09/2025
Reference ID: SS2513