Part-Time Café Cook - Taunton

YMCA Dulverton Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit community organization in Taunton is seeking a self-motivated Café Cook to deliver exceptional customer service, maintain quality and service, and ensure a safe environment for guests and staff. This role is vital to the operations of our hotel, which supports training for young people in hospitality. Join us to make a meaningful difference in our vibrant local community while contributing to youth development and positive community impact.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and dedicated individual.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ability to maintain quality and service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and service of the hotel.
• Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for guests and staff.
• Drive the business forward.

Job description

What we are looking for in you

YMCA Dulverton Group are seeking a self‑motivated and dedicated individual for this fast paced, rewarding and varied role as a Café Cook, with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. As a Café Cook you will play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and service of our hotel during day‑to‑day operations, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for both guests and staff and driving the business forward. If you believe you can contribute positively to our values and are interested in the role, we look forward to your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of others. We follow a safer recruitment process; all appointments are subject to a DBS check and are required to provide two suitable references.

What you might want to know about us

The Great Western Hotel is offering 15 boutique bedrooms, meeting/ function rooms, offices, and café. The hotel is an extension of YMCA Dulverton’s Group social enterprise initiative offering training in Hospitality, Catering and Business Skills to young people who may not otherwise be able to access such opportunities.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team and exploring opportunities with YMCA Dulverton Group. At YMCA Dulverton Group, we are not just a charity; we are a dynamic and vibrant local community committed to fostering supportive, inclusive, and empowering environments. Our mission is to cultivate communities where young people can authentically belong, actively contribute, and truly thrive.

We deliver life‑changing services to over 10,000 children, young people and families across Somerset and Devon every year. We focus on six key areas of work, including Support and Advice, Housing, Family and Youth Work, YMCA Gym, Training and Education and Our Hotels.

We regularly adapt our services to help ensure we meet the needs of our community and the strategic priorities of the local authority. We strive to provide a consistent supply of high‑quality housing and effective support.

Our employees are on board with our constantly evolving organisation, and are dedicated to changing the lives of those who utilise our services. If the prospect of contributing to youth development, fostering positive community impact, and making a meaningful difference resonates with you, we would like to learn more about how your skills and passion align with our mission, aim and values.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We are striving to be a care‑leaver friendly employer, and because of this, if you wish to disclose that you are care‑experienced, we guarantee you an interview as long as you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Following this, we also offer constructive feedback on your application process.