Kitchen Assistant / Deli Cook – Chennies Garden Centre Café
Location: Chennies Garden Centre
Hours: 35 hours per week (5 out of 7 days, daytime shifts only)
Holidays: Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day & Easter Sunday
We're looking for a friendly, reliable Kitchen Assistant / Deli Cook to join our busy café team at Chennies Garden Centre. This is a hands-on role preparing and serving simple, freshly made food in a welcoming environment.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Preparing and cooking light meals including jacket potatoes, paninis, quiches, sausage rolls, soups, and salads
* Assisting in food preparation and presentation
* Operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
* Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene
* Stocking and restocking fridges and counters throughout the day
* Taking and preparing customer orders when needed
* Serving food at the deli counter with a friendly manner
* Assisting with washing up and general kitchen cleaning
* Following food safety regulations and kitchen procedures
What We're Looking For:
* A positive, can-do attitude and good communication skills
* Experience in a café, kitchen or food service role preferred but not essential
* Ability to work in a small team and stay calm during busy periods
* Flexibility to work weekends on a rota basis
What We Offer:
* 35 hours per week with daytime shifts only – no late nights
* Regular days off and a fair rota
* Time off on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday
* Supportive, friendly team environment
* Staff discounts and free parking
If you enjoy preparing simple, quality food and want to work in a friendly, customer-focused café, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 35 per week
Work Location: In person