Café Assistant Job at Rotherham, South Yorkshire Full Time NEW

Café Assistant

Location: Rotherham Hospice, Broom Road, S60 2SW or Rotherham Hospice Parkgate Superstore, Rotherham, S62 6EJ

Salary: From £9,941.19 – £14,911.79 per annum (Dependent on hours agreed)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time

Closing date: 15 of June 2026

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.

We have four roles available:

• 22.5 hours per week, working 3 days a week on a Monday to Sunday rota (£14,911.79 per annum – 22.5 hrs per week)
• 15 hours per week, working 2 days a week on a Monday to Sunday rota (£9,941.19 per annum – 15 hrs per week)

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

Benefits

• Holidays. A work-life balance is important for everyone, which is why we offer all employees 30 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), plus an additional day’s leave in every 5th year.
• A supportive & comfortable working environment. Our Hospice is a calm and compassionate place to work, full of inspiring people who support one another.
• Hassle-free parking at no cost. No one is more than a couple of minutes’ walk from the Hospice.
• Great meals & drinks. Because our culinary team prepares food for patients 24/7, they cook for us too. Buy a lovely lunch with 50% off without even leaving the building.
• Reassurance. Whilst the here and now is important, we all think about the future. We offer employees a 6% pension after probation and a Life Assurance scheme which will pay 4x your annual salary should you die whilst working in our service.
• Training & development. Every employee will be supported with their training and development needs and will be regularly supported by their line manager.
• Competitive Pay Enhancements. Join our team and benefit from a 25% pay enhancement for evening and weekend shifts, plus double pay for bank holidays.

To Apply

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