Tea Room Cook – Application deadline: 31/07/2024
Rockingham Castle are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic person to join our Tea Room staff as a cook.
Rockingham Castle and Walkers House Tea Room are open to visitors throughout the summer season with special events for Halloween and Christmas. We also welcome private groups and corporate clients throughout the year.
The role will be based in the kitchen helping to prepare delicious food from scratch and to order. On our open days we run a simple tearoom menu with hot and cold options for light lunches and snacks. On selected other days you may be asked to assist our head cook with private dinners or corporate events with the preparation of canapes and two and three course meals.
The successful candidate will help with deliveries and with keeping the kitchen clean, to be compliant with health and safety legislation and to make sure that service runs smoothly.
This role would be seasonal, and hours and dates would vary depending on the time of year and events calendar. Weekend and Bank Holiday working will be required to operate the tearoom on open days.
The successful candidate must have excellent customer service skills with a good eye for detail and taking great pride in their work. They will be hard working, organised, fit, dedicated and have a proactive attitude. Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Proven experience as a Cook or similar role is preferred.
Food Hygiene Certificate – Level 1 & 2 preferred but training can be provided.
First Aid Certificate preferred but training can be provided.
Enhanced DBS certificate required and will be paid for.
Full Clean Driving License required.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work setting:
- Café
- Castle