Weekend Café Cook

Hopscotchdaynurseries; Stubbington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local café is seeking a passionate Cook or Catering Student to join their friendly weekend team. Responsibilities include preparing fresh daily items and maintaining kitchen standards in a beautiful harbourside location. The ideal candidate will have catering experience or studying towards a qualification, and enjoy being part of a supportive team. This part-time, permanent role offers £14.04 per hour.

Benefits

Beautiful seaside location

Friendly team environment

Community-driven atmosphere

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or studying towards a catering qualification.
• Ability to work as part of a team with a positive attitude.
• Pride in work and ability to create high-quality food.
• Reliable, organized, and able to maintain kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the kitchen, following food safety standards.
• Monitor and record stock levels.
• Prepare baked goods for freezing.
• Make fresh daily food items like sandwiches and cookies.

Skills

Catering experience

Baking skills

Team player

Time management

Education

Catering qualification

Job description

Join Our Brand New Coastal Café Team!

We’re excited to have opened our newly launched Harbourside Café in the beautiful Hill Head area and we’re looking for a passionate Cook or Catering Student to join our friendly weekend team.

If you love fresh food, friendly faces, and sea views, this is your chance to be part of something new and special. You’ll help us bring a warm, welcoming atmosphere to the café while keeping our kitchen running like clockwork.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Opening and closing the kitchen, following food safety and hygiene standards.
• Monitoring and recording stock levels.
• Baking and preparing items such as sausage rolls, scones, and other baked treats for freezing.
• Making fresh daily items including sandwiches, baguettes, Rocky Road, cookies, flapjacks, and tray bakes.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone with catering / baking experience or studying towards a catering qualification.
• A genuine team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Someone who takes pride in their work and loves creating great food.
• Reliable, organised, and confident in maintaining kitchen standards.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a brand-new, seaside café with a friendly, supportive team.
• Work in a beautiful Harbourside location with fresh air and great views.
• A relaxed, community-driven environment where your work truly makes a difference.

Interested?

Apply today and join us as we make Harbourside Café the go‑to weekend spot in Hill Head!

Location: Harbourside Café, Hill Head, Fareham

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 07:00–14:00 (6 hours per day)

Contract: Part‑time / permanent

Rate of Pay: £14.04 per hour