At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook delicious dishes in a vibrant café environment.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Active Lifestyles - Stroud.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent pension, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible hours, supportive team, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on customer experiences with your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for food and experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
The predicted salary is between 25989 - 25989 £ per year.
Active Lifestyles Stroud is a busy leisure facility situated in the heart of Stratford Park. We are looking to recruit a friendly, motivated, knowledgeable and enthusiastic Café Cook to join our team at Stratford Perk Café.
If you have experience and a passion for food, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in delivering high-quality dishes, we want to hear from you. This role plays an important part in enhancing the customer experience at the centre. As Café Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting food to a high standard while ensuring the kitchen operates safely, efficiently, and in line with food hygiene regulations.
The café operates across 7 days, including weekends and occasional evenings. Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly with the Cafe team to meet the needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing and cooking menu items to a high standard, ensuring quality and consistency
- Following recipes and portion guidelines
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards at all times
- Monitoring stock levels and supporting ordering to minimise shortages and waste
- Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with regulations
- Working closely with café and centre staff to ensure smooth service during busy periods
- Supporting cost control through portion management and waste reduction
- Contributing ideas for menu improvements and income generation
- Ensuring awareness of allergens and dietary requirements
- Following all relevant policies, procedures, and training requirements
Full training will be provided where required. We are committed to investing in your ongoing training and development and will provide opportunities to build your skills and gain experience within the centre.
We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and value the diverse lived experiences they bring. We recognise the wide range of cognitive strengths that contribute to delivering high-quality services. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant can participate fully and fairly in our recruitment process. To support this, we offer workplace adjustments at every stage.
Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.
Cafe Cook in Stroud employer: Stroud District Local Strategic Partnership
Stroud District Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As a Tenant Engagement Officer, you will play a vital role in enhancing community engagement while enjoying benefits such as a flexible working scheme, an excellent pension plan, and opportunities to shape local services. Join us at Ebley Mill in Stroud, where your contributions will be valued, and you will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a real difference in our communities.
Contact Details:
Stroud District Local Strategic Partnership Recruitment Team
