Kitchen Assistant

1 week ago


Wells, United Kingdom The Palace Trust Full time

Every memorable day out involves great food and drink.

At The Bishop’s Palace, a medieval visitor attraction located in the centre of the City of Wells in Somerset, we believe great hospitality is essential. Our Café, The Bishop’s Table, nestles next to the rampart walls with a fantastic view of the Palace. It is enjoyed by day visitors and locals and we are excited to be expanding our offering. At the heart of our re-envisioned offer is the delivery of freshly made, great tasting and locally sourced food and drink. We believe this should be accompanied with exceptional customer service with options to cater for all visitors’ expectations - from a quick ‘coffee to go’ to enjoy while exploring the gardens to a celebratory breakfast for the whole family.

As an independent charity (The Palace Trust) we aim to be part of the local community while sharing this wonderful heritage gem with all. It is a positive working environment with a great team across the whole site.

**The Role**:
We’re looking for an experienced Kitchen Assistant/ Cook to join the team and support the Kitchen and front of house. Full time or Part time hours are available.

The Bishop’s Table offers breakfast, brunch and lunch in the busy café plus there are several seasonal outlets in the grounds.

The team work day shifts, generally between 8.30am until 6.30pm on a rota basis. The café is open daily from 9.30am until 5.30pm. Very occasional evening if a special event is taking place.

**Who are we looking for**:
We’re looking for someone with experience of working in a busy kitchen environment who can assist with food preparation, washing up, cleaning and being a vital member of a catering team.

This could be a great environment to develop your career. Or perhaps you are looking to change your work /life balance and come to an exciting catering environment which has daytime shifts. You must be a team player, be enthusiastic about customer care, be willing to learn and share learning. As a small team there may be times when you may be asked to assist in other areas.

**Experience & Qualifications**:
Ideally our Kitchen Assistant/Cook would have:
At least 2 years’ experience working in a busy café/restaurant
Excellent communication and customer service skills along with ability to well work under pressure.
Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety (or be willing to complete)
Willingness to learn and develop kitchen skills

**What you will get for the role (including benefits)**:
You will be working for an independent charity whose main aim is to share, preserve and protect the 800-year Bishop’s Palace, with it’s medieval buildings, moat and spectacular gardens. We reinvest in the team and the site and work with local community groups and organisations as part of our community engagement.

We are a living wage employer.
We provide an induction and training plan for each employee from day one.
Day shifts with regular working hours (37 hrs pw).
25-day annual leave
Wellbeing support and access to the organisational Employee Assistance Programme
Positive working environment
Staff Social events
Free admission for yourself and a guest ticket
Opportunity to join the Palace Trust Pension scheme (min of 12% basic pay contribution)
Opportunity to support the local community through volunteer days
Parking may be available
Opportunity to further learning and develop your career

**To apply**
Please send you CV along with a Covering letter.
Applications will be reviewed when received and shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview shortly after.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Paid volunteer time

**Experience**:

- Catering: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/07/2024



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