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Team Member - Tesco Cafe
Team Member – Café Teams – Join Our Team
About the Role
Tea is brewing. Café doors are opening, and a new day awaits. Our café team members are the talented individuals making every day a little brighter for our customers—and now, you can be part of them.
As a Team Member, you’ll be at the heart of everything:
- A mix of cooking, customer interactions, and creating exceptional experiences
- Ensuring every dish you prepare and serve reflects the quality of our menu while meeting strict food safety and hygiene standards
- Maintaining a clean and organised café, from kitchen equipment to customer tables
This fast-paced, dynamic role offers more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, with flexible hours, career progression, and a supportive work environment.
Qualifications & Requirements
To apply, you must be 18 or older.
- Core Responsibilities:
- Keeping kitchen equipment, utensils, and workspace spotless and organised
- Serving customers with speed, efficiency, and care
- Adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations, including accurate record-keeping
- Implementing FIFO (First In, First Out) stock rotation to maintain food freshness
- Handling deliveries and ensuring safe, organised food storage
- Operating in line with all Tesco Café policies and procedures
- Preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality menu items exactly as intended
- Ensuring food availability and consistency with café standards
- Managing customer complaints and escalating as necessary to the Café Manager
- Staying informed about new business initiatives and updates
- Frequently clearing, sanitising, and maintaining café tables and spaces
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- Must-Have Skills & Personal Attributes:
- A passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional customer service
- Strong knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene standards
- Ability to work efficiently while maintaining a clean, organised environment
- Comfortable collaborating in a team-based atmosphere
- Clear and proactive communication skills
- Proven ability to multitask and thrive under pressure
- Confident in using independence and initiative to improve workflow
- Skilled at planning, organisation, and time management
- Quick to adapt to fast-paced, demanding environments
The Perks for You – Why We’re Worth It
Our colleagues come first, and we back that up with flexible benefits, due diligence, and support—not just at work, but in life. Here’s what you get:
- Shopping discounts & rewards
- 10% off Tesco purchases
- 15% off at payday weekends—saving up to £2,000 a year
- Colleague Clubcard, including an additional family card for outside-the-home benefits
- Flexible working from day one, tailored to your preferences
- Retirement savings plan to secure your future
- Life Assurance coverage for peace of mind
- Free wellbeing support, helping you look after your mind and body
- Exclusive discounts website for bills, treats, travel, and more
- Uniform provided, along with encouragement to bring your whole self to work
- 28 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays) to recharge
- Access to colleague networks—spaces for connection, shared growth, and diverse voices
- Tesco’s inclusive culture and commitment to accessibility, including Disability Confident Leader accreditation
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About Us
Tesco Cafés are more than just a place to eat delectable food—they’re וגוסטatel ways, working arm-in-arm across 329 branches nationwide and growing. Every day is different, every customer is unique, and there’s always room for you in our supportive, family-like community.
We foster an inclusive environment where everyone—irrespective of background—can thrive. Our aim is to mirror the diversity of our global customer base, offering flexible schedules and opportunities for all those who walk through our café doors.
We recognise that lives are multifaceted. Whether you’re starting your professional journey, achieving work-life harmony, balancing caring responsibilities, or simply reshaping your path, we’re here to listen and tailor our support to fit your needs.
If flexibility, growth, and belonging matter to you, let’s create something great together. Apply today.
Note: Due to high application volumes, roles may close earlier than the listed date to manage expectations fairly. Only interview candidates will receive feedback.
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