Café Assistant

Café Assistant Location

Any of our cafes within the Rotherham area, including our cafe based within the Rotherham Hospice Salary:

National minimum wage plus 12.07% rolled-up holiday pay Vacancy Type: Bank Contract, Hours of work as and when required Closing Date: 14 August 2026 Rotherham Hospice is a charity dedicated to the people of Rotherham, offering specialist palliative and end of life care to our community since 1996. We provide comprehensive, compassionate care through two primary patient services: 24-hour, 14-bed

Inpatient Service 24-hour Hospice at Home Service To assist in the preparation, cooking, and service of homemade meals and baked goods for patients, visitors, volunteers, and staff. The postholder will work as part of a skilled and supportive team in both the hospice kitchen and the busy public café, ensuring excellent standards of food quality, customer service, and hygiene at all times. At Rotherham Hospice, our café spaces are more than just places to grab a coffee, they are community hubs where staff, patients, families, and supporters come together. As a Café Assistant, you play a key role in creating a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment, ensuring every visitor experiences kindness and excellent service. In line with our Living Life’s Wishes strategy, this role is about more than food and drink, it’s about making every moment meaningful for those who need us. Key Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and present meals to a high standard for both patients and café customersConfidently bake and produce a range of homemade cakes, pastries, and confectionery in-houseWork efficiently in a fast-paced catering environment, adapting quickly to operational demandsSupport the production of texture-modified meals, including Level 4 pureed diets (training provided if required)Serve customers professionally and maintain a welcoming atmosphere in the caféMaintain high levels of kitchen cleanliness and adhere to food hygiene and infection control standardsSupport stock rotation, deliveries, food storage, and general kitchen organisationOperate café and kitchen equipment safely, including tills and coffee machinesWork collaboratively as part of a flexible team, supporting events and peak service times To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Rotherham Hospice, please do not hesitate to apply.