Café Culinary Assistant

Anglian Water Group; Oakham; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction, Uniform and Training

Free parking

Discounts across water parks

Discounts across cinema, airport andGy

Job summary

Rutland Water Park is seeking a friendly Café Culinary Assistant in Oakham, United Kingdom. You will prepare snacks and fresh coffee, maintain high hygiene standards, and help create a welcoming experience for visitors overlooking the reservoir.

You’ll manage stock levels, place orders, control costs, and, as a small team lead, drive efficiency in a fast-paced cafe. Shifts run 8am–7pm, with permanent, full-time opportunities and benefits such as induction, uniform, free parking, and staff

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or hospitality is required.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare snacks and coffee while meeting quality standards.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness, safety and hygiene.
• Monitor stock levels, order supplies and control costs.
• Lead a small team to deliver a welcoming visitor experience.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Stock management

Customer service

Team leadership

Job description

#### Job descriptionCafé Culinary AssistantRutland WaterSalary from: £26,000 per annum, rising with length of service and performance reviewsPermanentShifts between 8am and 7pm Monday to SundayServing Smiles and Refreshments with a stunning reservoir view.Imagine starting your day surrounded by 4,200 acres of stunning countryside, serving great food and drinks while overlooking one of the UK's most beautiful reservoirs.We're looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Café Culinary Assistant to join our team at Rutland Water Park. If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a busy environment, and take pride in delivering excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you.You'll play a vital role in creating a welcoming experience for our visitors. Whether it's preparing or serving up delicious snacks, freshly brewed coffee, or keeping our cafés clean and inviting, you'll be the friendly face that helps make their day.Your responsibilities will include:* The preparation of food and ensuring quality standards are met* Maintaining high levels of hygiene, food safety, and compliance* Managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and controlling costs* Driving efficiency and enhancing the overall customer experience* Friendly and enthusiastic individuals who love working with people.* Passionate for delivering excellent customer service.* Team players who can thrive in a lively, fast-paced environment* Proactive in maintaining a clean and safe environment, ensuring a welcoming space for all visitors.* Reliable, punctual and flexible with shifts* Leading a small team to delight our visitorsWe are looking for someone with:* Previous experience in a catering or hospitality role* Great teamwork skills* A positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment* Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standardsAs a valued member of the team, you are entitled to these fantastic benefits:* Flexible hours* Company Induction, Uniform and Training* Unlimited hot drinks* Free parking at all our water parks* Discounts across our water parks - including our Watersports Centre and Cafe's* Discounts across cinema, airport parking and gyms/health clubs.#LoveEveryDropJoin **Rutland Water Park** as a permanent, full-time **Café Culinary Assistant** in **Oakham, United Kingdom**. Earn a salary **from £26,000 per annum** working shifts between **8am and 7pm, Monday to Sunday**, serving visitors in a stunning countryside setting.### Requirements* Previous experience in a catering or hospitality role is required.* Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.* Friendly, enthusiastic, reliable, and punctual with a positive attitude.* Ability to work effectively in a lively, fast-paced team environment.### Skills & Responsibilities* **Food preparation:** Prepare delicious snacks and fresh coffee while ensuring quality standards are met.* **Food safety and hygiene:** Maintain high levels of cleanliness, safety, and compliance across the café environment.* **Stock management:** Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and control costs to drive operational efficiency.* **Customer service:** Deliver a welcoming, friendly experience to all visitors overlooking the reservoir.* **Potential transition routes:** People from retail or customer service roles may bring strong interpersonal skills, alongside meeting the general hospitality requirements.