Café Cook (weekends & bank holidays)
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | L33 3AR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Venture Farm |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Role Summary
As Café Cook, you will oversee weekend operations at Acorn Farm Café, ensuring smooth service, high food safety standards, and a friendly atmosphere for visitors. You will lead a small team, prepare menu items, and maintain a clean, welcoming environment.
• Prepare and cook menu items (soups, jacket potatoes, toasties, etc.) for visitors, staff, and volunteers.
• Cater for children’s birthday parties when required.
• Cash up the till at day’s end and hand over to the Weekend Manager.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and café.
• Ensure food is properly stored, covered, and dated.
• Restock display cabinets and drinks fridge daily.
• Wash, dry, and store all cutlery, crockery, and utensils.
• Set café tables, clear dishes, and clean tables promptly.
• Complete opening/closing checks and update food safety diary daily.
• Serve customers politely and professionally.
• Attend staff meetings and follow security protocols.
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested.
Requirements
• Previous experience in catering or food service preferred.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Strong customer service skills and enthusiasm for the role.
• Ability to supervise and work as part of a team.
• Food hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain).
Terms & Conditions
Salary: £14 per hour
Hours: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm (March–September), 9.30am – 3:30 pm (October–February)
Break: 20-minute unpaid break (March-September)
Holidays: 11.2 days per annum (pro rata)
Six-month probationary period applies.
Café opening hours: 10 am – 4 pm (March–September), 10 am – 3 pm (October–February)
As Café Cook, you will oversee weekend operations at Acorn Farm Café, ensuring smooth service, high food safety standards, and a friendly atmosphere for visitors. You will lead a small team, prepare menu items, and maintain a clean, welcoming environment.
• Prepare and cook menu items (soups, jacket potatoes, toasties, etc.) for visitors, staff, and volunteers.
• Cater for children’s birthday parties when required.
• Cash up the till at day’s end and hand over to the Weekend Manager.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and café.
• Ensure food is properly stored, covered, and dated.
• Restock display cabinets and drinks fridge daily.
• Wash, dry, and store all cutlery, crockery, and utensils.
• Set café tables, clear dishes, and clean tables promptly.
• Complete opening/closing checks and update food safety diary daily.
• Serve customers politely and professionally.
• Attend staff meetings and follow security protocols.
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested.
Requirements
• Previous experience in catering or food service preferred.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Strong customer service skills and enthusiasm for the role.
• Ability to supervise and work as part of a team.
• Food hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain).
Terms & Conditions
Salary: £14 per hour
Hours: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm (March–September), 9.30am – 3:30 pm (October–February)
Break: 20-minute unpaid break (March-September)
Holidays: 11.2 days per annum (pro rata)
Six-month probationary period applies.
Café opening hours: 10 am – 4 pm (March–September), 10 am – 3 pm (October–February)