Cook/Café Assistant

Serve Up Great Food and a Warm Welcome Rotunda Ltd, Great Mersey Street, Liverpool Salary: National Living Wage Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10am–2pm Contract: Permanent This role sits at the heart of Rotunda's community offer, helping to create a warm, welcoming café environment for learners, visitors, local residents, staff and volunteers. You'll support the preparation, cooking and presentation of fresh, good quality food, while contributing to a friendly service that reflects the values and spirit of our Charity. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, people-facing work and wants to be part of a purposeful organisation rooted in the local community. Working 10am–2pm, you'll help ensure the café runs smoothly during the day, with food prepared safely, presented well and served with care. Reliability, pride in good service and a positive team approach are essential. What We're Looking For Someone who takes pride in preparing and presenting good, fresh food. A reliable team player with a friendly, professional approach to customer service. Someone who holds high standards for food hygiene, safety and cleanliness. Proven experience working in a similar role. Someone who genuinely wants to support Rotunda's community ethos. Main Duties And Responsibilities Prepare, cook and present simple, fresh food to a consistent standard Support the smooth day-to-day running of the café Serve customers in a friendly, welcoming and professional way Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, presentation and safety Help with stock rotation, basic ordering information and reducing waste Keep preparation areas, equipment and the kitchen clean, organised and ready for use Follow food labelling, allergen awareness and temperature control procedures Work positively with staff, volunteers and learners, supporting Rotunda's community ethos Contribute ideas for simple menu improvements, specials and ways to make the café welcoming and sustainable Carry out any other reasonable duties linked to the café and wider Charity offer Person Specification Essential Hold a certificate in Food Hygiene Level 2 Demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills Be able to work effectively as part of a team whilst undertaking a leadership role Be able to demonstrate an up-to-date understanding of the sector Lead by example and give clear direction to the team Proven experience working in a similar role Be uncompromising in achieving company standards Communicate relevant information regularly, efficiently and concisely to the team Build effective and constructive relationships Desirable Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Professional Cookery - Food Preparation and Cooking) or equivalent Hold a health and safety in the workplace certificate Identify ways to improve profitability To apply please contact Katy Colton on 0151 934 2876 or email your CV to katy.colton@sefton.gov.uk