Cafe Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £7.55 to £12.60 per day |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | RH10 5PQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Groundwork South |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | CA26 |
Summary
We are looking to recruit a friendly and reliable casual Café Assistant to join our team at the Walled Garden Café, a busy community café nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Tilgate Park.
Key Duties include:
Greet customers warmly and provide friendly, efficient service
Take customer orders accurately and process payments
Prepare and serve hot drinks
Operate coffee machines, and other café equipment safely
Maintain cleanliness of service areas, tables, and workstations
Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times
Restock supplies
Handle customer enquiries and resolve issues professionally
Work collaboratively with team members during busy periods
Open and close the café according to procedures (if required)
This role is zero hours and ideal for someone available during school holidays and weekends. You will receive accredited training and annual leave entitlement based on the number of hours worked.
Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of their background, can thrive. Our dedication to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is central to our mission of building a stronger, more connected community. We believe that by embracing the unique perspectives and experiences of each individual, we can better serve and support our community. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability
Key Duties include:
Greet customers warmly and provide friendly, efficient service
Take customer orders accurately and process payments
Prepare and serve hot drinks
Operate coffee machines, and other café equipment safely
Maintain cleanliness of service areas, tables, and workstations
Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times
Restock supplies
Handle customer enquiries and resolve issues professionally
Work collaboratively with team members during busy periods
Open and close the café according to procedures (if required)
This role is zero hours and ideal for someone available during school holidays and weekends. You will receive accredited training and annual leave entitlement based on the number of hours worked.
Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of their background, can thrive. Our dedication to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is central to our mission of building a stronger, more connected community. We believe that by embracing the unique perspectives and experiences of each individual, we can better serve and support our community. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability
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