Cook

Nottingham City Council; Higham on the Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council in Leicestershire is seeking a cook/barista to prepare and serve beverages, assist with food preparation, and manage stock and cash handling in a busy catering service.

The role requires flexible shifts 5 out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays, with training provided. You will contribute to excellent customer experiences and compliance with food hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of stock ordering and stock control.
• Experience of food preparation.
• Good communication skills.
• Ideally hold a Basic Food hygiene certificate.
• Respond positively under pressure.
• Be customer focused with a desire to provide high quality food service.
• Knowledge of menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a range of hot and cold beverages.
• Assist with food preparation and maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Ensure exceptional customer service at all times.
• Support stock control and cash handling.
• Assist with menu planning and day-to-day catering operations.

Skills

Stock ordering

Stock control

Food preparation

Communication skills

Basic Food hygiene

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
• Good communication skills
• 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 valuesandto 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.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

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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Email: [e-mail]