Cook

Golearnleicestershire; Higham on the Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a cook/barista to join the catering team at Tithe Barn, Sutton Cheney, Nuneaton. You will prepare beverages, assist with food prep, maintain high hygiene, and ensure excellent customer service. The role includes stock control, cash handling, and daily catering operations.

The successful candidate will work a rota covering 5 days out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays. Training can be provided for those with hospitality experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of stock ordering and stock control.
• Experience with food preparation.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate preferred.
• Ability to respond positively under pressure.
• Customer-focused with commitment to high quality service.
• Knowledge of menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve hot and cold beverages.
• Assist with food preparation and maintain food hygiene standards.
• Support stock control and cash handling.
• Contribute to menu planning and day-to-day catering operations.
• Provide high-quality customer service during shifts.

Skills

Stock ordering

Stock control

Food preparation

Basic food hygiene

Under pressure

Customer service

Menu planning

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Work Location: Tithe Barn, Sutton Cheney, Nuneaton, Leicestershire. CV13 0AD

Salary: £24,804 - £24,999 per annum (pro rata for part time) Pay award pending

Working Hours:37 hours to include weekends, bank holidays

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 4th September 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable cook / barista to join our team at Tithe Barn.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will prepare and serve a range of hot and cold beverages, assist with food preparation, maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety, and ensure exceptional customer service at all times. You will also support stock control, cash handling, menu planning, and the day-to-day operation of the catering service.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering a high-quality customer experience. Previous barista, catering, or hospitality experience would be advantageous but is not essential as training can be provided.

This role requires flexibility, with shifts worked on a rota basis covering 5 out of 7, including weekends, Bank Holidays, and occasional work outside normal operating hours. You may also be required to provide support across other LTS Catering operations when needed.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering great service and quality products, we would love to hear from you. Come and be part of a team that is dedicated to creating enjoyable experiences for our customers every day.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Have knowledge of stock ordering & stock control
• Experience of food preparation
• Ideally have Basic Food hygiene certificate
• Respond positively under pressure
• Be customer focused with a desire to provide high quality food service
• Knowledge of menu planning

In addition, we also expect you to shareour commitment to our values andto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:

Nathan Brown - Hospitality and Leisure Manager

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

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