Hard Brock Café Assistant

Sunset Tans & Spa; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local college café in Brockenhurst is seeking a General Assistant to provide excellent customer service and assist with food preparation. The successful candidate will handle payments, maintain cleanliness, and ensure a pleasant environment for students and staff. Experience is not necessary, but a friendly attitude and a commitment to high standards are essential. This is a permanent, part-time role during term times offering a competitive salary of £24,617 per annum, pro rata.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site Nursery

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Free secure onsite parking

Discounts on shopping, travel, and healthcare

Access to onsite Gym and sports facilities

Qualifications

• Obtain L2 Food Hygiene & allergen awareness qualifications within 1 month of appointment.
• Complete college-specific safeguarding, health & safety training.

Responsibilities

• Process cash, card, and cashless payments.
• Assist in the provision of hospitality for college functions.
• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation areas.
• Help maintain the appearance of dining and service areas.

Skills

Customer service skills

Flexibility

Team player

Confidence in handling money

Desire to work in a busy environment

Job description

A friendly and enthusiastic individual is needed to join the existing Hard Brock Café team at Brockenhurst College on an annualised hours, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,617 per annum, pro rata.

We are a high‑achieving college attracting around 2,800 sixth‑form students each year. Based within the stunning New Forest National Park, we offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

The Hard Brock Café is open term‑time only and our General Assistants serve students, staff and visitors, process both cash and cashless payments, assist with food preparation and perform general cleaning duties.

The successful candidate would ideally be available to start as soon as possible. Experience is not necessary, only a willingness to help maintain our excellent provision.

About The Role

As a Hard Brock Café General Assistant, you will provide a high standard of work and excellent customer service, ensuring our students receive the best possible experience.

Working hours: nominally 09:30 am – 02:30 pm, Monday – Friday, college-term time only.

Responsibilities as our Hard Brock Café General Assistant will include:

• Operation of EPOS tills including processing cash, card & cashless payments
• Assisting in the provision of hospitality for college meetings, visitors, functions, etc.
• Assisting in the preparation of foodstuffs
• Service of food and beverages
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the food preparation areas
• Helping to maintain the appearance of dining and service areas by clearing and cleaning as necessary
• Washing up and general kitchen cleaning
• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of counter displays
• Any other such duties, commensurate with the grade of post, that may reasonably be required

As Our Hard Brock Café General Assistant, You'll

• Be confident handling money and taking card payments
• Be flexible and thrive in a customer facing role
• Be a friendly, energetic, team player
• Have a desire to work in a busy catering environment with a commitment to a high standard of work
• Obtain L2 Food Hygiene & allergen awareness qualifications within 1 month of appointment
• Complete college‑specific safeguarding, health & safety, etc. training

Benefits

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On‑site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)

Closing Date: Monday 17th November 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.