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Volunteer Café Assistant (Front of House)

For Farleigh Hospice

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If you have excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for great customer service you might be perfect for our role as a Café Assistant!

This role involves assisting with the front of house running of the Farleigh Hospice Café, working as part of the Corporate Administration team to provide a friendly and efficient service for visitors, patients and staff members in our café space.

Using your customer service skills, you will be responsible for welcoming visitors to the café, advising on the café menu (including allergens), taking orders, making and serving barista-style coffees, serving food prepared by the catering team, cleaning and clearing tables and ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the front of house area of the café.

You will be provided with all the required training for the role and supplied with an apron to wear and requested to wear suitable clothing and enclosed footwear whilst on shift.


What skills do I need?

Tasks may include (not exclusively)

* Welcoming visitors and advising on menu options and allergies

* Informing the catering team of any orders or requests

* Delivering orders to the tables

* Preparing, making and serving a variety of barista-style coffees

* Keeping the coffee machine and area clean and tidy

* Assisting in the setup and close down of tables – refills, wiping down, menus etc

* Stock replenishment

* Processing café sales through the till and using a card machine for payments

* Undertaking cleaning activities to ensure that the café area is maintained in line with Environmental Health Regulations and Farleigh Hospice own standards

* Supporting colleagues and working as part of the café and kitchen team by undertaking other activities that may be required to meet demand.

Interests

  • Health and Social Care
  • No specific interest

Activities

  • Cooking and Catering
  • General Helping
  • Practical Skills

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Data Protection policy
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 05/01/2026

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

Suggested time commitment of approximately 3-4 hours per week

Location

Northcourt Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 7FH

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