Cook

Parquewarner; Newby Bridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known attraction in the UK is seeking a Cook to join their team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about food, have good communication skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, serving customers, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. This role offers a good work-life balance with no evening shifts and various employee benefits, including attraction tickets and discounts.

Benefits

Complimentary attraction tickets

Discounts on food and retail

Good work-life balance

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing quality food in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be flexible and able to work under pressure.
• Experience in a kitchen is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing quality food and presenting it well.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Serving Starbucks coffee.
• Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Good communication skills

Confidence

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Tools

Tills

Job description

locations Aquarium of the Lakes, Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8AS, United Kingdom

posted on Publicado hace más de 30 días

job requisition id JR106330

At Aquarium of the Lakes, we aim to ensure that all of our visitors experience a fantastic day out. It’s not just about the amazing attraction and all it has to offer, each member of our team plays a part in making this happen.

Aquarium of the Lakes is part of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading leisure park global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

We are seeking energetic and customer-focused individuals to join our team as:

Cook

At Aquarium of the Lakes, we aim to ensure that all of our visitors experience a fantastic day out. It’s not just about the attraction itself; each team member contributes to this experience.

All jobs are seasonal, occasionally weather dependent, with full and part-time hours available. We provide full training, uniforms, and pay up to the living wage (dependent on age). Benefits include complimentary attraction tickets, discounts, and other incentives. Join our amazing team!

We are looking for confident, enthusiastic, flexible, and motivated staff aged 16 or over. Experience isn’t necessary, but a SMILE is a must.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Vacancy - Lakes Aquarium

Cook (£12.40ph)

We seek someone passionate about providing quality, well-presented food in a fast-paced environment, working alongside a dedicated team. The role primarily involves working in our Lake View Café and other catering outlets including 1872 and kiosks.

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, confidence, enthusiasm, and flexibility, with the ability to work under pressure on a busy site. Customer focus and bringing new ideas to the menu are essential.

Benefits include training, uniforms, and attraction tickets to Blackpool Zoo, Windermere Lake Cruises, and the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, among others. Additional benefits include discounts, Employee of the Month, and a good work-life balance with no evening shifts.

Main responsibilities include:

• Preparing quality food, presented well
• Providing excellent customer service
• Serving Starbucks coffee
• Merchandising and stock replenishment
• Maintaining cleanliness
• Assisting customers with enquiries
• Operating tills

Additional info and benefits:

• Good work-life balance with no evening shifts
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and peak periods
• Driving license desirable
• Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen preferred
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards (Level 2 Food Safety Certificate desirable)
• Attraction tickets including Blackpool Zoo
• Discounts on food and retail

Join us and make a difference—apply today and become part of something extraordinary!