Cafe Cook

About Us:
Wacky Playland is located in the heart of Kidderminster, and we’re searching for an enthusiastic cook to join us!

Our center is a hub of fun and excitement, providing families with a safe, welcoming space to enjoy quality time together. Featuring a vibrant café serving delicious food and beverages, alongside an engaging soft play area designed for children to explore and create magical memories, Wacky Playland is where the fun never stops. If you want to be part of building something special from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you!

What We’re Looking For:
We’re on the hunt for a friendly and enthusiastic Kitchen Cook to join our team. If you have a passion for cooking and baking, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and love being part of a lively, family-oriented atmosphere, we’d love to hear from you!

Your Role Will Include:

• Running the kitchen on a day to day basis.
• Preparing a variety of menu items, including hot and cold meals, sides, and creating buffets for parties.
• Working through a fast pace environment, especially on weekends and summer holidays.
• Ensuring high standards of food presentation and hygiene.
• Assisting with stock management and maintaining a clean kitchen area.
• Collaborating with the team to create a welcoming café experience.
• Supporting the team during busy periods to ensure smooth service.

What You’ll Need:

• Experience in a kitchen environment is essential.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• A keen eye for detail, particularly in food hygiene and safety.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• A passion for delivering great food and excellent customer service.

Desirable Qualifications:
While not required, the following qualifications would be a bonus:

• Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety
• Level 2 Health & Safety
• Level 2 Allergy Awareness

What We Offer:

• A fun and dynamic workplace.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Staff discounts on food, beverages, and play sessions.
• Flexible working hours to fit around your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for progression within the company.
• Dicounted meals during shifts.
• Team social events and rewards for outstanding performance.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment.

Start Date:
We are aiming to hire very soon. Let us know your availability when applying!

How to Apply:
Ready to bring your energy and cooking skills to Wacky Playland? Send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected].

We can’t wait to welcome you to the team!

Job Types: Part-time Basis

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Experience:

• Kitchen experience: 2 years (preferred)

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Application question(s):

• This shift is required for every other weekend, are you able to do this?
• What days throughout the week are you available?

Experience:

• Kitchen: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person