Cook

Canterbury Oast Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a committed team at the Rare Breeds Centre as a Part-Time Cook, where you'll prepare quality food for customers while maintaining high standards of hygiene and health safety. This role offers a chance to develop your culinary skills in a supportive environment, with competitive benefits and flexibility in scheduling.

Benefits

Weekend Allowance of £0.70p per hour

Free entrance to the Rare Breeds Centre

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of commercial catering experience as a Cook.
• Able to work flexible shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality food in a timely manner.
• Complete all health and safety and food hygiene checks accurately.
• Support team during busy periods and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene

HACCP

Flexibility

Education

Certificate in Food Hygiene at Level 2 or above

Formal catering qualification (working towards)

Tools

Catering buggy

Job description

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We are seeking a Part-Time Cook to join our friendly catering team at the Granary Restaurant, located at the Rare Breeds Centre, on a 24 hour per week annualised contract.

This role operates on an annualised hours contract, reflecting our seasonal opening schedule--7 days a week in the sunny months and 5 days in winter. You will need to be flexible and available to work shifts that include weekends and bank holidays. There may also be opportunities for additional hours during our peak periods.

About You

We are looking for someone with at least one year of commercial catering experience as a Cook. Ideally, you'll hold or be working towards a formal catering qualification. A Certificate in Food Hygiene at Level 2 or above and a solid understanding of HACCP and food preparation are essential. You'll also need a full UK driving licence to operate the catering buggy.

About the Role

As a Cook at the Rare Breeds Centre, you will prepare and deliver high-quality food to our customers in a timely manner. You'll also ensure all health and safety as well as food hygiene checks are completed and accurately recorded. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Cook looking to develop their skills in a supportive and rewarding environment.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Additional Weekend Allowance of £0.70p per hour
• Free entrance to the Rare Breeds Centre and complimentary tickets for family members
• Onsite parking

Interested?

If you share our values, are available to work weekends, and meet the job requirements, we'd love to hear from you!

Please Note

All appointments are subject to:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• An enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Two satisfactory references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer

Apply now to join our team as a Part-Time Cook and help us deliver fantastic experiences at the Granary Restaurant!