Cafe Cook
| Posting date: | 05 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.00 to £15.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 September 2025 |
| Location: | Whitehaven, Cumbria |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Recruit North Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We have a great opportunity for a Cook to join the team of a succesful and popular Whitehaven town centre cafe.
You will be working 5 days per week (daytimes only – no evenings!) and (except during December) you get Sundays, and one other day of the week, off.
The food you will be preparing / cooking ranges from breakfasts, soups, pies, quiches and main meals to afternoon teas.
You will also have input into the menu and specials, giving you the opportunity to bring your own ideas to life.
This is a great place to work and the people you will be working with are friendly and helpful!
Your new job:
Prepare and cook a variety of dishes.
Assist in the planning and development of new recipes and menu items.
Ensure that all food is prepared to a high standard.
Supervising kitchen staff.
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area.
Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies as needed.
Help train new kitchen staff.
About you:
Experience as a Cook or Chef.
Familiar with food safety standards and health and safety.
Can work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Team player.
A passion for cooking and creating great home cooked food for customers.
If you are enthusiastic about food and possess the necessary skills to thrive in a busy kitchen environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Salary and benefits:
Pay:£13.00 to £15.00 per hour (depending on skill level)
Monthly pay.
28 days’ holiday per year.
Statutory pension scheme.
Staff discounts.
Free parking.
Full time, permanent job.
Immediate start for the right person.
To apply for any of our jobs, you must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorships and we are unable to provide immigration advice.
You will be working 5 days per week (daytimes only – no evenings!) and (except during December) you get Sundays, and one other day of the week, off.
The food you will be preparing / cooking ranges from breakfasts, soups, pies, quiches and main meals to afternoon teas.
You will also have input into the menu and specials, giving you the opportunity to bring your own ideas to life.
This is a great place to work and the people you will be working with are friendly and helpful!
Your new job:
Prepare and cook a variety of dishes.
Assist in the planning and development of new recipes and menu items.
Ensure that all food is prepared to a high standard.
Supervising kitchen staff.
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area.
Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies as needed.
Help train new kitchen staff.
About you:
Experience as a Cook or Chef.
Familiar with food safety standards and health and safety.
Can work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Team player.
A passion for cooking and creating great home cooked food for customers.
If you are enthusiastic about food and possess the necessary skills to thrive in a busy kitchen environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Salary and benefits:
Pay:£13.00 to £15.00 per hour (depending on skill level)
Monthly pay.
28 days’ holiday per year.
Statutory pension scheme.
Staff discounts.
Free parking.
Full time, permanent job.
Immediate start for the right person.
To apply for any of our jobs, you must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorships and we are unable to provide immigration advice.
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