Café Cook

Hospitality & Catering

Full time

Permanent - Full time

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 across 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