Location: 12B Hornbeam Park Oval, Harrogate, HG2 8RB
Salary: £13,218.40 per year (pro-rated from £24,454.04)
Hours: 20 hours per week (Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday | 11:30am – 4:30pm)
Hourly Rate:
- £12.71 (Age 21+)
- £10.85 (Age 18–20)
- £8.00 (Under 18)
About Us
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding life-saving research and innovative services to help prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. Our mission is to ensure people in Yorkshire—and beyond—live longer, healthier lives free from cancer.
We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our region and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years)
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Flexible working opportunities
- Ongoing learning and development
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Career progression opportunities
- Convenient location near Hornbeam Park train station
The Role
We are seeking a Café Assistant to join our team at the Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre in Harrogate. Reporting to the Café Manager, you will support daily café operations while delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the day-to-day running of the café
- Prepare and serve food and beverages to a high standard
- Deliver excellent customer service to visitors and staff
- Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the café, including clearing tables and washing up
- Support stock control, replenishment, and rotation
- Operate the EPOS system accurately for transactions and stock management
- Work collaboratively with volunteers and support their training
- Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, and allergen regulations
- Handle customer queries and complaints professionally
- Support administrative and financial procedures
- Undertake training as a First Aider and Fire Marshal
About You
- Experience in hospitality or catering (preferred)
- Experience in charity or commercial sectors (desirable)
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Customer-focused with a proactive attitude
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Adaptable, resilient, and able to manage workload effectively
- Experience managing or supporting volunteers (desirable)
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to: recruitment@ycr.org.uk
Deadline: 14 May 2026
For more information, visit our Careers Page and review the full role profile.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact the People Team at recruitment@ycr.org.uk or call 01423 642803.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.