Community Cafe Cook
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.33 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Baildon, Shipley |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Baildon Methodist Church |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are seeking to appoint two part time Community Café Cooks to fill vacancies that have arisen at Wesleys Café in our well regarded community hub in Baildon.
The hours are 2 Days a week 8:00 am to 3:15 pm (days worked to be agreed with the successful applicants)
Are you friendly and outgoing and do you enjoy cooking, working with volunteers and caring for customers? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
To be considered, you will need to have:
• Previous experience as a Cook, ideally employed in a similar Community Café setting, or extensive voluntary experience.
• Evidence that you have the experience and knowledge necessary to maintain our “5 star” rating.
• The people skills to motivate, support and guide our great band of volunteers.
our cooks are required to provide cover for each other's leave.
A relevant level 2 qualification in food hygiene would also be desirable. For a full list of responsibilities, we encourage you to request by email an application pack:
baildonmethodists@gmail.com
Applications must be on our application form - c.vs will not be considered
The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure and the receipt of satisfactory references.
Main duties:
1. Prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals
2. Supervise and support our team of Kitchen and Café volunteers.
3. Engage in a supportive way with customers, especially those who are vulnerable.
4. Manage resources to maintain financial sustainability.
5. Act in a way that demonstrates the caring, community, and environmental values of Wesleys Café and Baildon Methodist Church.
6. Promote the service offered and be an ‘ambassador’ for Wesleys Cafe, Wesleys Community Hub and Baildon Methodist Church.
The hours are 2 Days a week 8:00 am to 3:15 pm (days worked to be agreed with the successful applicants)
Are you friendly and outgoing and do you enjoy cooking, working with volunteers and caring for customers? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
To be considered, you will need to have:
• Previous experience as a Cook, ideally employed in a similar Community Café setting, or extensive voluntary experience.
• Evidence that you have the experience and knowledge necessary to maintain our “5 star” rating.
• The people skills to motivate, support and guide our great band of volunteers.
our cooks are required to provide cover for each other's leave.
A relevant level 2 qualification in food hygiene would also be desirable. For a full list of responsibilities, we encourage you to request by email an application pack:
baildonmethodists@gmail.com
Applications must be on our application form - c.vs will not be considered
The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure and the receipt of satisfactory references.
Main duties:
1. Prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals
2. Supervise and support our team of Kitchen and Café volunteers.
3. Engage in a supportive way with customers, especially those who are vulnerable.
4. Manage resources to maintain financial sustainability.
5. Act in a way that demonstrates the caring, community, and environmental values of Wesleys Café and Baildon Methodist Church.
6. Promote the service offered and be an ‘ambassador’ for Wesleys Cafe, Wesleys Community Hub and Baildon Methodist Church.