Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes. A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel.

As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.

The Role & Responsibilities: 

Kearsney Café is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable, Catering Assistant to join our friendly team. If you enjoy working with food, people, take pride in great service, contributing personal artistic flair, and thrive in a lively café environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Located in the heart of Kearsney Parks, the café is a busy venue serving thousands of visitors each year. Alongside day‑to‑day café service, we also cater for small weddings and private events in the Billiards Room, making this a varied and fast‑paced role.

We are recruiting for a full time Catering Assistant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring a high standard of food hygiene and cleanliness standards alongside:

Preparation of food items from our Menu to include cold and toasted Sandwiches, Breakfast items and other freshly prepared items.

Daily Baking tasks from making Sandwiches, Cakes, Brownies, Scones, Soup to Sausage Rolls.

Working alongside the Food and Beverage Assistants with the provision of hot drinks and till service.

Ensuring the high standard of cleanliness in all areas of the Café.

The role includes an annualised rota of 4 days on 2 days off with occasional opportunities for additional hours. Shifts will include weekends, weekdays, and occasional evenings when private events are scheduled. Due to the nature of the café a certain amount of flexibility is required as the rota pattern can be changed with prior notice. The Café operates seasonal hours with shorter opening hours during the Winter months.

What We’re Looking For

A positive attitude and genuine passion for customer service

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to stay calm and organised during busy periods

Reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to learn

Previous catering, made to order food items, baking and hospitality experience

What Can We Offer?

We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, subject to eligibility criteria, such as:

Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Program

Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension

Generous annual leave provision

Discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre

On-site parking (site dependent)

Cycle2Work scheme

Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.

The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

For an alternative format, or to apply using a different method, please contact us.

What Next?

If you would like a further discussion about the post then please contact Lorraine Lyons, Operations Manager at Kearsney Cafe at lorraine.lyons@dover.gov.uk

Interviews to be held on 20th April 2026

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