Café Cook

Job Description

Café Cook

Salary from £26,500 per annum

Permanent

Rutland Water

Serving Smiles and Refreshments with a stunning reservoir view.

Looking for a job that combines stunning views, a friendly atmosphere, and the chance to be part of something special? Join our team as a Café Cook at Rutland Water!

Nestled in 4,200 acres of beautiful countryside, Rutland Water is the perfect place to work for those who love the outdoors. From thrilling watersports to relaxing nature walks, our park has something for everyone – and our cafés are at the heart of it all.

What will you be doing?

As a Café Cook, you’ll play a vital role in creating a welcoming experience for our visitors. Whether it’s serving up deliciously prepared meals, fresh snacks, barista coffee, or keeping our cafés clean and inviting, you’ll be the friendly face that helps make their day.

You will also be responsible for preparing fresh buffets for our room hires, along with delivering a hearty early morning breakfast and cooking fresh evening meals for our fishing competitions.

As Rutland Water is operational 7 days a week, 52 weeks per year (excluding Christmas Day), you will need to be flexible to work across peak seasons, major events within the calendar and step in to help across multiple cafes where needed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• The preparation of food and ensuring quality standards are met

• Maintaining high levels of hygiene, food safety, and compliance

• Managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and controlling costs

• Driving efficiency and enhancing the overall customer experience

• Friendly and enthusiastic individuals who love working with people.

• Passionate for delivering excellent customer service.

• Supporting the Café Supervisor with leading and training the team

• Team players who can thrive in a lively, fast-paced environment

• Proactive in maintaining a clean and safe environment, ensuring a welcoming space for all visitors.

• Reliable, punctual and flexible with shifts

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in a catering or hospitality role

• Great teamwork skills

• A positive, can-do attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards

• Flexibility to work weekends and Bank Holidays

As a valued member of the team, you are entitled to these fantastic benefits:

• Private Health Care for you and your loved ones

• 25 days Annual Leave Allowance + Bank Holidays

• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%

• Company Induction, Uniform and Training

• Bonus scheme (company performance related)

• Free parking at all our water parks

• Discounts across our water parks – including our Watersports Centre and Cafe’s

• Discounts across cinema, airport parking and gyms/health clubs

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One Team, One Experience