Job Description

Closing date: Friday 21 November 2025
Salary: 12.60 per hour (if 18 or over), 5,241 (pro rata) per annum (FTE 22,932)
Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Part time
Location:
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College Lake

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Upper Icknield Way, Bulbourne

, Tring, Buckinghamshire, HP23 5QG
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The Cafe Assistant will help nature recover by assisting in the daily running of the busy cafe at our visitor centre, providing an exceptional level of customer service.

Contact details

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Please apply via the link. Queries should be directed to recruitment@bbowt.org.uk

Cafe Assistant (fixed term)

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Salary:

12.60 per hour (if 18 or over), 5,241 (pro rata) per annum (FTE 22,932)

Contract:

Fixed Term until 31/03/2026

Hours:

8 hours per week, worked as 4 hours on a Saturday, and 4 hours on a Sunday, and occasional bank holidays. Additional zero hours work may also be available to cover sickness and holidays.

Based:

College Lake Visitor Centre, Tring, Bucks



BBOWT has a vision for "more nature everywhere, for everyone". We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone's needs.



The Cafe Assistant will help nature recover by assisting in the daily running of the busy cafe at our visitor centre, providing an exceptional level of customer service.



What you'll be doing


Food and drink preparation, including cooking a basic menu and baking Ensuring the cafe and visitor seating area is kept clean Providing an excellent level of customer service Assisting with stock rotation and reducing waste Cash handling and using a till

What we're looking for


Welcoming, approachable and self-assured in dealing with people Ability to work under pressure Effective team player

For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us you'll also receive


Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, wellbeing days and generous occupational sick pay Enhanced maternity, paternity and family-friendly policies Flexible working to achieve work-life balance Pension (salary exchange) with generous employer contribution Learning & Development Programme for all (SEED) Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders across BBOWT, access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access and a YuLife benefit package with free will writing, a variety of discounts and ability to claim vouchers to use in a wide range of stores when you redeem YuPoints earned by being active or meditation sessions. Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme * Membership to BBOWT's, and The Wildlife Trusts', Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support and personal development