Café Cook / Chef
Bowring Park Cafe located in Bowring Park, Wellington. Open 7 days per week serving breakfast, brunch and lunch.
We are looking for a cook / chef to join our team. Are you an engaging person who is an energetic, multi-tasker and who will help their team? Are you passionate about food & coffee?
Here at Bowring Park Café our ethos is simple, serving great coffee & mouth-wateringly delicious homemade food, in a warm, friendly & casual environment.
If your ethos matches ours then this could be the role for you
We are looking for a hardworking individual to join our team. You must be flexible as the shifts will be a mixture of weekdays and weekends.
We pride ourselves on quality ingredients and making things in-house. We make all our own burgers, relishes, soups, curries, and chillies.
Customers are the heartbeat of our business therefore it is essential the successful candidate is engaging, friendly, helpful and puts customers first
The role is for 3-5 days per week, in the region of 21-36 hours with scope for more hours during the holidays. Hours of work are typically 8.00am to 4.00pm with extended hours during the summer months.
Previous experience of working in a kitchen environment is a must within a similar cook/chef position. Also previous experience in a Front of House role is advantageous as the role could also involve serving customers, taking customer orders via telephone, running food and plating. Thorough training will be provided however.
PLEASE NOTE - Before applying, you must be able to get to TF1 1QX and be able to work both weekdays and weekends and be flexible as the shifts will be a mix of weekdays and weekends. This role is not suitable for anyone in full time education as the shifts will be a mix of weekdays and weekends.
To apply for the position please email or upload your cv along with a covering letter/email explaining your suitability for the position. .
At Bowring Park Café you can enjoy benefits including; above minimum wage pay rate, free hot drinks on shift, share of tips and Company Pension Scheme.
Interviews will be scheduled to take place week commencing 1st September.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/08/2025
Expected start date: 08/09/2025