Café Food Services Mentor
Be a leader in a vibrant café, mentor volunteers, ensure the highest food service standards, and receive free lunches, pension and employee support. Ideal for proactive, passionate candidates.
About the Job Offer
This opportunity as a Café Food Services Mentor is a part-time, permanent position. The salary is £15,986, with the role requiring 22.5 hours per week.
Benefits include free onsite lunches, pension scheme, sick pay, and access to employee well-being support. The work is in-person, ensuring hands-on engagement every shift.
The hiring charity is seeking positive, proactive individuals passionate about helping others and advancing their own skills. Flexibility and professionalism are essential.
The role is especially meaningful for those eager to contribute to a supportive, compassionate environment committed to social impact and real change.
Daily Role & Responsibilities
Daily, you’ll lead the café shift, overseeing food preparation, cooking and service. Ensuring health and safety protocols are maintained is a big part of the job.
Mentoring volunteers is core to the position—many face significant employment barriers. You’ll help them gain work confidence and vital kitchen skills.
Responsibilities also include cash handling, managing food compliance documents, maintaining equipment, and supporting trainees with accredited programmes.
Administrative tasks, stock control, supporting budget targets, and maintaining a welcoming environment round out your typical day.
Pros of the Role
The supportive and values-driven team is one of the job’s biggest strengths. Employees describe the atmosphere as warm, inclusive and genuinely transformative.
Excellent staff benefits, such as free food, a pension plan, and an employee support package, make the offering attractive for those seeking stability.
Cons to Consider
The role can be demanding, particularly during busy periods and weekend shifts. Flexibility is necessary as operations may occasionally require additional hours.
As with most charity roles, the pay may be less competitive compared to similar positions in the private sector, reflecting the not-for-profit environment.
Verdict
This job is ideal for applicants who are passionate about making a difference, enjoy teamwork, and want to develop mentoring skills in a dynamic café setting.
It’s most rewarding for those who embrace challenges, love helping others, and want to grow alongside a respected community organisation.
