Community Café Coordinator

2 months ago


Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire County Council Full time

Role Overview

As the Community Café Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and managing a café within a day centre, with the aim of fostering community engagement and ensuring the café's success. Your innovative approach will be essential in attracting and involving local residents.

You will cultivate a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for trainees, ensuring that they receive the necessary guidance to develop essential skills and achieve positive outcomes.

In your capacity as Coordinator, you will oversee the café's daily operations, including the production of high-quality baked goods, inventory management, and financial transactions. Compliance with Food Standards Agency regulations and maintaining a safe working environment will be key responsibilities.

We seek an individual who shares our enthusiasm for the café's success, demonstrating self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Proficiency in digital tools, including MS Word and Excel, as well as confidence in social media engagement, is required.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a unique combination of skills and attributes, including:

- Experience in café operations or a similar environment, with the ability to adapt processes for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with the adults we support, customers, and the broader community, demonstrating a genuine commitment to community involvement.

- The ability to swiftly identify challenges and implement effective solutions.

- A compassionate understanding of the diverse needs of individuals, with prior experience working with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism being highly advantageous.

- A dedication to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

- Creativity and initiative in developing engaging ideas to draw the community into the café.

Employee Benefits

At Cambridgeshire County Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • A robust wellbeing program addressing all aspects of health and wellness, accessible to your family.
  • The option to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Flexible arrangements for bank holidays to accommodate personal needs.
  • Opportunities for Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension, providing tax and National Insurance savings.
  • Access to professional development opportunities, including apprenticeships and coaching to support your growth.
  • Paid volunteering hours each year, allowing you to positively impact the community during work hours.
  • Participation in Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity, and inclusion network.
  • Opportunities for Employee Recognition Awards.
  • An Our Cambs Rewards account, offering access to in-store and online discounts, as well as Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes.


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