Cook / Kitchen Assistant

Pertemps; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A popular café near a garden centre is looking for a Cook / Kitchen Assistant to join their team. The role involves cooking, customer interaction, and flexibility in hours. Ideal for those passionate about food and service, offering £12.21 per hour and 20–30 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking or baking, preparing delicious dishes and treats.
• Full driving licence essential due to the café’s location.

Responsibilities

• Help create memorable experiences for every customer.
• Support the team wherever needed, including serving customers and making drinks.

Skills

Cooking or baking experience

Positive attitude

Customer service skills

Job description

Cook / Kitchen Assistant

Are you passionate about cooking or baking and looking to be part of a welcoming, lively café environment? We are recruiting on behalf of a popular café, beautifully situated next to a garden centre, where fresh, delicious food and friendly service are at the heart of everything they do. The café is seeking a motivated Cook / Kitchen Assistant to join their supportive team and help create memorable experiences for every customer.

Candidate Requirements:
• Experience in cooking or baking, preparing delicious dishes and treats
• Positive, can-do attitude with flexibility to support the team wherever needed
• Friendly and approachable, happy to serve customers, take orders, or make hot drinks
• Full driving licence essential due to the café’s location

What’s on Offer:
• Pay: £12.21 per hour
• 20–30 hours per week, with flexible days and hours
• Supportive, team-oriented working environment
• Varied role – from baking treats in the kitchen to interacting with customers on the floor

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work in a busy, friendly café environment, develop their culinary skills, and gain experience in customer service.
To apply or find out more, contact Sally or Janine today.