Café, Restaurant & BaristaCloses in 27 days

Cafe Assistant - Head Office

Dunelm

Leicester, LE7 1ADView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

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Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

19 November 2026

27 days left

Job description

As a Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role

in supporting the day-to-day operations of Pausa Coffee Shop, working Monday to Friday in our Dunelm Head Office, based in Leicester. You’ll ensure the

kitchen and service areas are clean, hygienic, and well-organised, enabling the

team to deliver a great experience to every customer. This role is essential in

maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency behind the scenes

Pausa Coffee Shop at the Store Support Centre is

a welcoming space designed to provide high-quality food and drink to colleagues

and visitors. The team is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and

friendly environment while supporting the smooth operation of the café. The

department works closely with Facilities, Health & Safety, and People teams

to ensure compliance, wellbeing, and excellent service standards.

What you'll be doing

  • Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work surfaces.
  • Wash dishes, pots, pans, and cutlery using appropriate methods.
  • Assist with receiving and storing deliveries.
  • Dispose of waste and recycling in line with company procedures.
  • Support the team with basic food preparation tasks when required.
  • Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health & safety standards.
  • Work collaboratively with the café team to ensure smooth service.
  • Report any maintenance or safety issues promptly
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
  • Good time management and organisational skills.
  • Basic understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
  • Team player with a positive attitude.

What we'll look for in you

  • Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment.
  • Food hygiene certification.
  • Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

Dunelm

First seen

19 October 2026

Last checked

24 October 2026

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About the employer

Dunelm

Retailer

This listing was structured from Dunelm. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.

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