Kitchen Assistant/cook

5 days ago


Wigan, United Kingdom Caffe Rosso Limited Full time

▪︎ Part time cook / food preperation 2-3 days per week (plus additional for holiday cover)

▪︎ Hours vary between 6 & 8 hour shifts depending on day

▪︎ Some weekend working may be availalble but not part of the schedule (holliday or sickness cover)

▪︎ Experience essential

We're happy to announce we're looking someone to join our team and help out in our wonderful little café bar & restaurant.

The position that is available will require both weekday and weekend working (weekend for holiday or sickness cover).

ABOUT US

We're a multi-award winning licensed coffee shop with an absolute passion to provide our customers with outstanding service at all times. We constantly strive to exceed expectations and are rated number 1 in Wigan across all review platforms.

We offer a range of homemade cakes, tempting savouries and amazing coffee along with a selection of beer, wines & spirits and premium soft drinks.

Our coffee shop restaurant is modern yet homely and a place where everyone can come and relax in a comfortable environment.

We do get very busy with food service and all our food is prepared by us in house.

We're open 7 days a week with longer hours at the weekend.

ABOUT THE VACANCY

All our roles will involve a lot of interaction with our customers although the main part of this role will mainly be around food preperation and cooking.

Our lunches service revolves mainly around homemade soup, sandwiches & salads.

The main duties to include;
- Preparing fresh vegetables and making our homemade soups
- Preparing fresh salad for lunch service
- Fulfilling customer orders for sandwiches, toasties, salads, soup & platters
- Keeping the workstation and kitchen area clean and tidy at all times
- Any end of day prep and handover for the next shift
- Cleaning & closing down the kitchen ready for the next working day

The salary for this role will of course meet minimum wage upwards depending on experience plus there are some staff perks included with the role such as free drinks and heavily discounted food.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for someone who is confident dealing with people on a day to day basis, friendly and outgoing with a keen eye for detail and of course reliable and trustworthy.

You'll have experience working in a hospitality environment in a commercial kitchen and you must have at least a level 2 in food hygiene.

You must have a keen eye for detail and be able to work within our high standards at all times.

You'll be flexible and willing to change and not afraid to get your hands dirty and muck in when needed.

It is essential that you are comfortable working under your own initiaitive as during some periods you will be the only staff member in the kitchen.

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

Pay: £12.21-£13.50 per hour

Additional pay:

- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you hold a valid food hygeine certificate?

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Catering: 2 years (required)
- Commercial Kitchen: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/04/2025


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