General Assistant

North East Ambition; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A popular garden cafe near Morpeth is seeking a team member to deliver excellent customer service while managing various cafe duties. The role requires experience in similar environments and a food hygiene certificate. You will serve customers, maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining area, and support a flexible rotating work schedule averaging 16 hours per week. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive team within an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible leave options

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced cafe or restaurant environments.
• Completion of food hygiene training.
• Experience in customer service roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers and manage cash register.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Provide excellent customer service while working efficiently.

Skills

Experience working in a similar environment

Good team worker

Ability to cope with physical demands

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Recognised catering qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for someone to join the team at the popular Garden Cafe at Hepscott Park near Morpeth.

Responsibilities: Serve customers, use cash register and coffee machine, clear tables, keep the kitchen area clean. Work quickly and efficiently, be a good team worker, and cope with the physical demands of a busy day. Provide good customer service and commit to training.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar environment
• Food hygiene certificate
• Recognised catering qualification (advantage)

Schedule

The role averages 16 hours per week across a three‑week rotating shift pattern, including a mix of weekdays and two Saturdays in every three weeks.

Contact

Please contact Tess Patterson, Assistant Manager at the Garden Cafe, for further information and an informal discussion at [e-mail] or 01670 623911.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after five years of service (pro rata for part‑time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to two days flexible leave per month (pro rata for part‑time employees)

Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative Application Formats

• British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
• Text relay service – dial 018001 01670 623930

Application Process

Your application will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing date for notifications.