Kitchen Team Member (Weekends)

Location: The Café @ Bardsea

Hours: Part-Time (Saturdays & Sundays)

Pay: Competitive (dependent on experience)

About Us

The Café @ Bardsea is a friendly, vibrant local spot situated near the coast, popular with locals, walkers, and visitors alike. We take pride in serving high-quality, freshly prepared food, great coffee, and warm, welcoming hospitality in a relaxed atmosphere.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable Kitchen Team Member to join our busy team on weekends. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining our high standards of food preparation, hygiene, and efficient kitchen operation during our peak weekend shifts.

Whether you are an experienced cook/kitchen assistant or someone with a strong passion for food and a eager work ethic, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Assist in preparing ingredients, light cooking, and assembling breakfast, lunch, and daily menu specials according to café recipes and standards.
• Service Efficiency: Maintain a clean, organised workspace to ensure dishes are prepared and sent out promptly during busy peak hours.
• Hygiene & Safety: Ensure the kitchen adheres strictly to all food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness standards, including dishwashing, surface sanitisation, and rubbish disposal.
• Stock Management: Help monitor stock levels, notify management of low ingredients, and ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO).
• Teamwork: Work closely and collaboratively with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth communication and a great customer experience.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Availability: Must be available to work regular weekend shifts (Saturdays and Sundays).
• Experience: Previous kitchen or food preparation experience in a café, pub, or restaurant environment is preferred, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Skills:
• Strong attention to detail and hygiene.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person