Cafe Assistant

Café Assistant

Location: Basingstoke Aquadrome, Basingstoke, RG22 6PG
Salary: £12.71per hour plus excellent benefits
Schedule 3 - month fixed term contract, Part time 18.5 hours per week, shifts: Monday & Tuesday 1pm - 5.45pm, Wednesday 10am - 2.30pm and Friday 1.30pm - 4pm, overtime available during busy periods.

Ready to impact a better future?

Here at Basingstoke Aquadrome our goal is to encourage active, healthy lifestyles in an environment that is safe, warm, clean, friendly and fun. To be the destination of choice for being part of an active community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team - and right now we are looking to recruit for Café Assistant to join our team

As a Café Assistant in our Leisure team, you’ll help create a welcoming space where our communities can relax, refuel, and enjoy their time with us. Your work will support positive experiences for visitors and contribute to a friendly environment that brings people together.

You’ll be part of a team that cares about quality, consistency, and making every interaction count. From preparing drinks to keeping the café running smoothly, you’ll help create a space where our customers feel looked after and valued.

What you’ll do as a Café Assistant

You’ll be entrusted to:

• Greet customers warmly and take food and drink orders.
• Prepare and serve beverages including coffee, tea, and simple food items.
• Operate the till and handle payments accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness across tables, counters, equipment, and service areas.
• Restock ingredients, supplies, and display items.
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Support opening and closing routines.

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:

• A friendly, positive approach and strong customer service skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• The ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to cleanliness and food safety.
• Previous café, hospitality, or retail experience (helpful but not essential as training is provided).

Discover all you need to keep growing
We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

• Holidays: 21 days plus bank holidays
• We offer free membership to the centre,
• Discount on Cafe purchases,
• Free swimming lessons and much more

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

Serco/Serco Leisure Operating Limited are appointed as the Trust’s Managing Agents. We manage the recruitment process and the Trust’s employees in the delivery of the service on their behalf. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and requests any potential applicant to contact the Recruitment Team on 0345 010 4000 as soon as possible if an applicant has any additional queries, requirements or will need additional time in submitting an application. Applicants should be aware that in line with the company’s policy, employees will have a DBS check where appropriate.

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