Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Café Assistant to join our Hospitality team. This role may include some weekend working.

The role of Café Assistant will involve the delivery of Hospitality Services within our Campus, and Community Centres, serving our clients to excellent standards

This post is working 30 hours per week Tuesday to Friday, 8am to 4pm including an additional Sunday. 

What you will be doing

You will have a key role ensuring we deliver an excellent service to our customers, creating an inviting and pleasant environment. Your core duties will involve:

Basic food preparation including vegetables, salads, and sandwiches
Maintaining a clean, hygienic, and presentable environment
Preparing and arranging food counters and dining areas, ready for service
Serving hot & cold food and beverages
Operating the till and cashing up when required

Who are we looking for?

You will ideally have previous experience working within a busy café environment, working both independently and within a team. You will need:

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to undertake this qualification)
Great communication skills, confident speaking to a range of people
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Willing to undertake appropriate training (e.g., Supervision, NVQ Training)

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia.

 Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.

Jewish Care operate a rolling recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been identified.

LocationMaurice and Vivienne Wohl Campus

The Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Campus is a modern, purpose-built development in Golders Green. It offers a balance of activities and relaxation for residents and visitors alike, as well as care and retirement living.

The campus is home to Otto Schiff care home, which provides personal care for people living with dementia. Residents at Otto Schiff get to live in a close-knit community while remaining part of the wider care home and enjoying the many campus activities.

There is a retirement community at Selig Court for people who want to live independently with the peace of mind knowing that there is always support close by. It also houses the bustling Michael Sobell Jewish Community Centre and Holocaust Survivors’ Centre, as well as our head office Amélie House.

STAFF FACILITIES

DEDICATED TEAM BREAK ROOM

FREE FRESHLY PREPARED LUNCH

ACCESS TO ONSITE GARDENS

Why

JEWISH CARE?

We offer excellent benefits to reward you for your hard work, dedication and commitment. These include:

  • RETAIL DISCOUNT

    RETAIL DISCOUNT

    A huge range of discounts at major retailers and supermarkets

  • HEALTH CARE

    HEALTH CARE

    24/7 access to a GP either online or on the phone

  • STAFF SUPPORT

    STAFF SUPPORT

    Access to our Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential advice

  • WELLBEING HUB

    WELLBEING HUB

    Articles and support with physical and mental wellness, free fitness and yoga videos and lots more

  • PENSION

    PENSION

    4% employer pension contribution

  • LEARNING RESOURCES

    LEARNING RESOURCES

    Career development opportunities and access to our online learning management system

  • FREE DBS CHECK

    FREE DBS CHECK

    Free DBS checks for our Care Home Workers

  • FREE UNIFORM

    FREE UNIFORM

    Free uniforms for everyone required to wear one

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK

Cafe Assistant

  • Department: Catering & Hospitality
  • Location: Michael Sobell Jewish Community Centre, Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Campus, 221 Golders Green Road, Barnet, NW11 9DQ
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Salary:  £13.85 an hour
  • Closing Date: 31 May 2025

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