Cook, Houghton Hall Garden Centre

Klondyke Group; Carlisle; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local coffee shop team in Carlisle is seeking a Full Time Cook. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing a variety of meals and snacks, ensuring high levels of food hygiene and customer service. The position offers a competitive pay of £12.45 per hour for 40 hours a week, with the expectation of weekend shifts. Benefits include a healthy work-life balance, staff discounts, and 6 weeks of annual leave. If you are passionate about food and customer service, apply now!

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Healthy work/life balance with no evening work

Access to retail and lifestyle discounts

Health Cash Plans

Generous staff discounts

6 weeks Annual Leave

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Passion for preparing and serving freshly made food.
• Understanding of food hygiene regulations and standards.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients for meals and snacks.
• Create hot and cold food orders as per menu.
• Monitor stock levels and participate in the ordering process.
• Ensure efficient work to minimize waste.
• Maintain high food hygiene standards in cleaning.
• Close down the kitchen daily and prepare for the next day.

Skills

Passion for good quality fresh produce and food

Understanding of food hygiene requirements

Good food presentation skills

Excellent communication skills

Great teamwork

Hardworking

Shift flexibility including weekends

Job description

We are looking for a Full Time Permanent Cook to join the team in our Coffee Shop in Houghton HallGarden Centre.

Our competitive rate of pay is £12.45 per hour.

Hours for the role are 40 per week over 5 days. All positions include weekend working so flexibility is a must.

The Role

As a Cook, you will be responsible for producing a range of meals and snacks from our menu. You will work at part of a small team under the guidance of the Coffee Shop Manager and be passionate about freshly prepared food served with the highest levels of customer service.

What you will be doing as a Cook?

• Prepare fresh ingredients
• Prepare hot and cold food orders to order
• Monitor stock levels and contribute towards the ordering process
• Work efficiently to ensure low levels of waste
• Carry out cleaning of equipment and working areas to the highest food hygiene standards
• Close down kitchen each day including preparation for the following day.

What makes you our perfect Cook?

• Passion for good quality fresh produce and food
• Understanding of food hygiene requirements
• Good food presentation skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Great teamwork.
• Hardworking
• Shift flexibility including weekends.

The benefits!

• Competitive rates of pay
• Healthy work/life balance with no evening work
• Access to 100s of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts
• Health Cash Plans
• Generous staff discounts
• 6 weeks Annual Leave per year
• Free Parking

Sound Interesting?

If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team as a Cook, please click ‘Apply’ now.