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: 14th 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 customers
• Confidently bake and produce a range of homemade cakes, pastries, and confectionery in-house
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced catering environment, adapting quickly to operational demands
• Support 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 café
• Maintain high levels of kitchen cleanliness and adhere to food hygiene and infection control standards
• Support stock rotation, deliveries, food storage, and general kitchen organisation
• Operate café and kitchen equipment safely, including tills and coffee machines
• Work 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.