Café Assistant

Job Type: 20 hours per week during University term time (job share considered)

We are looking to recruit a Café Assistant to work on a part time basis during University term time within our Café/Bar to provide an efficient and friendly service to students, visitors, Fellows and staff of the College.

You will ensure the highest possible standards of food and drink service are achieved. You will prepare hot and cold drinks and snacks, be responsible for ensuring the Café is stocked and kept tidy as well as playing an important role in ensuring a friendly welcome to its users. Supporting the team, you will ensure a consistent level of customer satisfaction and process payment transactions.

Starting in January, the postholder will ideally work 7.5 hours on Saturday and Sunday and one evening per week 16.30-21.30, with some flexibility. Cambridge’s academic year starts on 1 October and ends on 30 September and term dates can be found here. Due to the sale of alcohol, applicants must be over 18 years old to comply with alcohol licencing laws.

You will work to high standards, be of smart appearance, have previous experience in a customer facing role and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be confident when working independently at times and have the ability to show initiative.

In return we can offer a benefits package including:

• 36 days holiday pro rata (inclusive of Christmas closure and bank holidays)
• Free meals on shift
• A 6% employer contributory pension scheme
• Free car parking (if available)
• Life assurance x3 salary
• A health cash back scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing programme including free yoga and bootcamp sessions
• College gym
• College punt hire
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Café Manager may be contacted for any informal enquiries on kayleigh.wyeth@lucy.cam.ac.uk.

To apply for this role, please complete our application available below or submit your CV together with reasons for applying for this via the 'Apply' button above (E:recruitment@lucy.cam.ac.uk).  

Closing date: 9am on Monday 5 January 2026 (we reserve the right to close the advert sooner should we appoint prior to this date)

Application Form

Lucy Cavendish College is committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve. Candidates are requested to complete the Equality Opportunities Monitoring Form as part of their application. The information provided is anonymous and will not be used in considering your application or given to the selection panel.

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