Temporary Cafe Cook: Fixed Shifts, Immediate Start

Quest Employment; Banbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Quest Employment in Banbury is seeking a reliable Cook / Basic Chef to join a busy café on a temporary 4-week basis. You will prepare and serve light lunches, keeping the kitchen clean and compliant with food hygiene.

This role offers fixed hours with Wednesday–Saturday 8:30am–4:00pm and Sunday 9:00am–3:00pm, immediate start, and the opportunity to gain cafe kitchen experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook, Chef, Kitchen Assistant or similar is preferred
• Comfortable preparing simple, fresh food in a busy café environment
• Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team
• Positive attitude and good customer-focused approach
• Must be available for the full 4-week assignment and fixed shift pattern

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking light lunch options
• Following recipes and portion requirements
• Ensuring food is prepared and presented to a good standard
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Keeping the kitchen and preparation areas clean and organised
• Monitoring food stock and reporting shortages
• Supporting the smooth running of the café during busy periods
• Following health & safety and food hygiene procedures

Skills

Food hygiene

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Customer focus

Job description

Quest Employment in Banbury is seeking a reliable Cook / Basic Chef to join a busy café on a temporary 4-week basis. You will prepare and serve light lunches, keeping the kitchen clean and compliant with food hygiene.

This role offers fixed hours with Wednesday–Saturday 8:30am–4:00pm and Sunday 9:00am–3:00pm, immediate start, and the opportunity to gain cafe kitchen experience in a fast-paced environment.