Café Assistant

University of Cambridge - Homerton College

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £10,007.43 to £15,011.14 per annum, pro-rated from full-time equivalent of £24,685 per annum: Scale point 12

Hours: Full Time, Part Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 16th February 2026

Closes: 1st March 2026

Hours: Café Assistant - Full time; 37 hours per week, working 5 in 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays. Café Assistant - Part time; 15 – 22.5 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays

Salary: Scale point 12; £10,007.43 - £15,011.14 per annum, pro-rated from full-time equivalent of £24,685 per annum: Scale point 12

About the College

Homerton College is a modern and forward-thinking college, not only as an academic institution but also as an employer. We pride ourselves on being friendly, inclusive and collaborative.

About the role

Homerton College are looking to recruit two Café Assistants: one full-time post (37 hours per week, working 5 in 7 days (including weekends and bank holidays) and one part-time post (15 – 22.5 hours per week, across 2 or 3 days. For the part-time post, shifts will either be from 8am – 4pm or 10am – 6pm, with availability for one weekend per month preferred. You will join our Catering team assisting and supporting the delivery of food and beverages to our students, Fellows and staff as well as our conference and banqueting guests.

The successful candidate will ensure that customers experience high levels of service and hygiene by ensuring all areas are clean and tidy and the appropriate levels of service equipment and cutlery are available at all times. You will also ensure that all foods are well presented and replenished as needed.

The role will involve displaying appropriate point of sale and merchandising and following financial regulations.

As a Café Assistant ideally you should have previous experience of working in café or college environment. They must be able to work effectively in a team and to work flexibly. The successful candidate must also have good working knowledge of Health and Safety procedures in the workplace. Given the varied community at Homerton College, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are key.

How to apply

Please complete and return your Application Form to the HR department recruitment@Homerton.cam.ac.uk or via the internal mail.

Applicants should indicate on their application form whether they wish to be considered for the full-time post (37 hours per week) or part-time post (15–22.5 hours per week). For part-time applications, please also state your preferred hours

For further details regarding this role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

Closing date: Sunday 1 March 2026

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should sufficient, suitable applications be received or extend the closing date should insufficient applications be received.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We cannot offer Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

Homerton College is an equal opportunities employer and strives to meet its commitment to equality and diversity. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce in encouraging equality and diversity. The organisation needs your help and cooperation to enable it to do this by filling in the anonymous Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, which is voluntary.