Part Time Cook

Job description

Here at All Things Wild Nature Centre in Honeybourne, we are seeking an experienced Cook to join our team on a fixed-term basis.

This post will include weekends, working 3-5 days per week.

The ideal candidate would be someone who has experience in a similar busy café environment, who understands how to prioritise in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The role will include the preparation of food and beverages, ensuring hygiene levels are maintained to a high standard and providing customers with excellent levels of customer service.

Duties will include:

• Preparation of food to meet daily requirements

• Deputising for the head cook in his absence

• Supervising casual staff

• Clean down of kitchen area

• Operating the till

• Serving customers in a pleasant and courteous manner

• Cleaning the kitchen and café area in accordance with Health

• and Safety Regulations and Guidance

• Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness at all times

• Keeping cleaning and temperature records

• Shared running of our Dino Diner food outlet.

Key requirements:

• Experience in a similar busy café environment

• Able to work at least one weekend day

• Ability to work on own initiative and be confident in running the kitchen in the Head Cook’s absence.

• Must be able to anticipate for fluctuations in level of business.

• Must have a ‘can do’ attitude

• An excellent time keeper

• Work well as part of a team

• Be able to communicate well and support a team of casual, part time staff to ensure the café maintains its current standards

Desirable:

• Experience of catering for children and adults

• DBS checked

• A minimum of Level 2 in Food Preparation, or its equivalent, as well as Level 2 Food Safety, or willingness to undertake training as required.

Competitive rates of pay

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person