Catering Assistant & Cook

Rowcroft Hospice; Torbay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant/Cook in Torbay. This part-time role involves working alongside the Cook/Manager and volunteers to prepare food and deliver an outstanding customer experience. Ideal candidates should have kitchen and food prep experience, a passion for hospitality, and a commitment to exceptional service. This position offers various hours, including full days and short shifts. Ideal for those looking to make a positive impact while supporting patients and their families.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Impactful work in the community

Qualifications

• Previous experience in kitchen and food preparation roles.
• Ability to create a positive customer experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and assist in kitchen operations.
• Work with the Cook/Manager and team to ensure quality.
• Create a friendly environment for customers.

Skills

Kitchen and food prep experience

Passion for food and hospitality

Customer service commitment

Job description

Location and Contract

Torbay, TQ3 2EU

Contract Type: Part Time - Permanent

Salary: £12.62 per hour

Working Hours: Various Part-Time Hours available (full days and short shifts from 10am – 2pm)

Introduction

Ella’s Café Lounges at Preston & Chelston

£12.62 per hour

Various Part-Time Hours available (full days and short shifts from 10am – 2pm)

Permanent

Make Every Day Count! Could you be our next Catering Assistant/Cook?

About Us

At Rowcroft we're redefining charity retail, offering an exceptional shopping experience to our customers. Our diverse range of shops, including boutiques, high street, furniture, vintage, and Ella’s cafés, set the stage for an unparalleled retail journey.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll work alongside the Cook/Manager, Café Assistant and a small team of volunteers, preparing great food and creating a fantastic customer experience to help establish and grow our café lounge business. You’ll need previous kitchen and food prep experience, a passion for all things food and hospitality, with a commitment to exceeding our customers’ expectations.

What We Offer

• Impactful Work Environment: Immerse yourself in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our customers. Your creativity will shine as you curate a hospitality experience that stands out.
• Collaborative Team: Join a dynamic passionate team that together maximises our commercial opportunity and creates a real, positive impact.
• Values-Based & Fair: At Rowcroft, our values guide us in all that we do. Fair terms and conditions and a people-centric approach are at the heart of our organisation.
• Opportunity for Growth: Your dedication will be recognised and rewarded. We're invested in your professional development and growth.

Working at Rowcroft Hospice

Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.

Take a look here to find out what our team says about working at Rowcroft and the employee benefits on offer.

For more Information

Please see below to download the Job Description and Person Specification for this role.

Contact

For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Caroline Wannell, Head of Retail, on [e-mail] or 07770 955062.

Applications

Applications will be shortlisted as and when received.

Interviews will be arranged on application.

Attached Documents

• Ella's Catering Assistant-Cook - Jan 26 - JD.pdf

Start your journey with Rowcroft and help to turn each day into the best day possible for our patients, and their loved ones across South Devon, and you.