Weekend Cafe Assistant Edinburgh

Posted on May 11th, 2026

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£15.09 per hour

Type of Job: Temporary

This role is being advertised by Brightwork Ltd and we require a Weekend Cafe Assistant for our clients busy cafe in the EH5 area of Edinburgh.

Your Time at Work
Hours of work are Saturday and Sunday 0930-1630.

Main duties include:
Setting up the till in the morning / cashing up the till in the afternoon.
Entering payments into the till
Set up breakfast at the counter and fill the chilled cabinets
Serve breakfast
Clear counter after breakfast
Set up for lunch
Serve lunch, including heating paninis and toasties
Clean and tidy after lunch
Keep serving area clean and stocked
Keep tea / coffee area clean and stocked, including the coffee machine, cutlery, serviettes etc
Regularly clear and clean tables in the Café
Remove dirty plates etc. to the pan wash area within the kitchen, ready to be washed by staff
Put away clean crockery and cutlery

Our Perfect Worker
This role will require you to comply with relevant Health and Safety, Infection Control and Hygiene regulations - ideally have a Food Hygiene certificate or formal Food hygiene training.
Excellent people skills as will be working with the public
A good communicator
Willingness to work as part of the wider Catering Team
Numerate (as this will involve till work)
Able to prioritise when the Café is busy
Willingness to undertake training in the operation of equipment within the Café
Willingness to attend group supervision, and continuing professional development updates
Understanding of the work and values of the client.
Willing to keep informed and stay updated about our work

Key Information and Benefits
£15.09 per hour for Saturday and Sunday.

About Brightwork
Brightwork Updated Disclaimer

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.