Weekend Café Cook / Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A local seaside café in Hill Head is seeking a passionate Cook or Catering Student to join their friendly weekend team. You will be responsible for preparing delicious food, ensuring food safety standards, and contributing to a warm atmosphere. Prior catering experience or qualifications are preferred. This part-time role offers a competitive pay of £14.04 per hour in a beautiful setting by the sea.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Community-driven environment

Seaside location with great views

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment or working towards a catering qualification.
• Ability to maintain kitchen standards.
• Must hold a valid DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for weekend service.
• Open and close the kitchen, ensuring hygiene standards.
• Monitor stock levels effectively.

Skills

Catering experience

Team player

Positive attitude

Organisational skills

Knowledge of kitchen standards

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:

• Preparing and cooking delicious food for both Saturday and Sunday service.
• 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.
• Working approximately 5 hours of prep and baking, with 1 hour for kitchen close-down each day.

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone with catering 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.
• Must hold a valid DBS certificate.

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.
• Competitive pay rate of £14.04 per hour.
• A relaxed, community-driven environment where your work truly makes a difference.

Interested?

Apply todayand 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