At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook fresh food in a fast-paced café environment.
- Company: Join Brooklands Museum, a unique heritage destination.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, staff perks, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities to work during events and peak seasons.
- Why this job: Be part of creating memorable experiences for thousands of visitors.
- Qualifications: Experience in a kitchen and knowledge of food hygiene standards.
The predicted salary is between 28500 - 30000 £ per year.
About Us
Brooklands Museum is the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Our café and event catering operations are a key part of the visitor experience - offering high-quality, freshly prepared food in a unique and historic setting.
The Role
As Café Cook, you’ll be at the heart of our food operation - preparing and delivering high-quality dishes in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You’ll work primarily in our café, ensuring food is consistently well‑prepared, efficiently served, and aligned with our high standards of quality and hygiene.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook fresh food for our café and busy event days
- Deliver a simple, quality-led menu efficiently during peak periods
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organised kitchen
- Support stock control, ordering and minimising food waste
- Ensure all allergen and food safety standards are met
- Work closely with the Café Manager on daily menus and operations
- Contribute to a positive team environment and great visitor experience
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in a fast‑paced kitchen or café environment
- Strong understanding of food hygiene and kitchen standards
- Ability to stay calm and organised under pressure
- A proactive, team‑focused attitude
- Attention to detail and pride in food quality and presentation
- Flexibility to work weekends and holidays
Qualifications
- Food Safety Level 2 (minimum) required
- Food Safety Level 3 (desirable)
What You’ll Get
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Opportunity to work in a unique heritage environment
- Staff perks and on‑site benefits
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
Why Join Brooklands?
This is more than just a café role - you’ll be part of a vibrant visitor destination with a rich history, contributing to memorable experiences for thousands of guests each year.
Hours
40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7. Includes weekends, bank holidays, event days and peak seasonal periods.
Café Cook in Weybridge employer: Brooklands Museum
Brooklands Museum offers a unique opportunity to work at one of the UK's most iconic heritage sites, where you can be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional visitor experiences. With a supportive work culture, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to engage with diverse visitors from around the world, this role as Catering Supervisor promises a rewarding and dynamic environment. Enjoy the benefits of time off in lieu for bank holiday work while contributing to the rich history of British motorsport and aviation.
