Join Rutland Water Park as a permanent, full-time Café Culinary Assistant in Oakham, United Kingdom. Earn a salary from £26,000 per annum working shifts between 8am and 7pm, Monday to Sunday, serving visitors in a stunning countryside setting.
Requirements
Previous experience in a catering or hospitality role is required.
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
Friendly, enthusiastic, reliable, and punctual with a positive attitude.
Ability to work effectively in a lively, fast-paced team environment.
Skills & Responsibilities
Food preparation: Prepare delicious snacks and fresh coffee while ensuring quality standards are met.
Food safety and hygiene: Maintain high levels of cleanliness, safety, and compliance across the café environment.
Stock management: Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and control costs to drive operational efficiency.
Customer service: Deliver a welcoming, friendly experience to all visitors overlooking the reservoir.
Potential transition routes: People from retail or customer service roles may bring strong interpersonal skills, alongside meeting the general hospitality requirements.
Job description
Café Culinary Assistant
Rutland Water
Salary from: £26,000 per annum, rising with length of service and performance reviews
Permanent
Shifts between 8am and 7pm Monday to Sunday
Serving Smiles and Refreshments with a stunning reservoir view.
Imagine starting your day surrounded by 4,200 acres of stunning countryside, serving great food and drinks while overlooking one of the UK's most beautiful reservoirs.
We're looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Café Culinary Assistant to join our team at Rutland Water Park. If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a busy environment, and take pride in delivering excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
What will you be doing?
You’ll play a vital role in creating a welcoming experience for our visitors. Whether it’s preparing or serving up delicious snacks, freshly brewed coffee, or keeping our cafés clean and inviting, you’ll be the friendly face that helps make their day.
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.
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
Leading a small team to delight our visitors
What does it take?
We are looking for someone with:
Previous experience in a catering or hospitality role
Great teamwork skills
A positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
As a valued member of the team, you are entitled to these fantastic benefits:
Flexible hours
Company Induction, Uniform and Training
Unlimited hot drinks
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.
