Cook - Woodchurch, Nr Ashford, Kent

Canterbury Oast Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Canterbury Oast Trust as a Part-Time Cook at the Granary Restaurant. This role involves preparing high-quality meals and ensuring food hygiene and safety standards are met. Ideal for someone with catering experience looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Weekend allowance of £0.70 per hour

Bank holiday enhancements

Comprehensive training

Free entrance to Rare Breeds Centre

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of commercial catering experience as a Cook.
• Flexible to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
• Full UK driving licence to operate the catering buggy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality food to customers.
• Complete health and safety checks and food hygiene records.
• Work flexibly based on seasonal demands.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

HACCP understanding

Cooking skills

Education

Catering qualification (working towards or completed)

Certificate in Food Hygiene at Level 2 or above

Job description

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 28 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.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary
• Additional Weekend Allowance of £0.70p per hour
• Bank holiday enhancements
• Comprehensive Training
• 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!