Kitchen Assistant / Cook
Hours: minimum 21 hours per week
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Join the team at Pensthorpe - a 700-acre visitor attraction with a thriving café, unique retail spaces, family play areas and beautiful gardens. Our catering team is at the heart of the visitor experience, serving fresh, tasty food with a smile.
You'll be joining us at an exciting time, as we near completion of our brand-new café and kitchen extension. This major investment will give you the chance to work in top-of-the-range facilities, in a stunning environment, as part of a welcoming and supportive team.
The Role
We're looking for a flexible Kitchen Assistant / Cook to join our friendly catering team. This is a hands-on role where you'll mainly support with food preparation, kitchen hygiene and service – but you'll also have the opportunity to step up and cook when needed, particularly to cover holidays or busy periods.
Key responsibilities:
Assisting with food preparation, plating, and service.
Cooking simple dishes to a high standard, following our recipes and menus.
Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and safety.
Washing up, stock rotation, and general kitchen support.
Supporting café service during busy times.
Providing cover for cooks/chefs during holidays or absence.
About You
At least 1 year's kitchen experience (essential).
Confidence to step into a cooking role when required.
Positive, can-do attitude and good communication skills.
Flexible and reliable, with a team-focused approach.
Understanding of food safety and health & safety standards.
Contract & Hours
Permanent, part-time contract.
Minimum 21 hours per week, with the flexibility to increase hours for holiday and sickness cover.
Most shifts between 8am–3.30pm.
Weekend and bank holiday working required, occasional evening work.
Benefits
Company pension
Employee and store discount
Free on-site parking
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
Experience:
* Cooking: 1 year (required)
* Kitchen: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person