Baker / Cook – Permanent Position

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey

£14 an hour

(Flexible hours & days)

We are pleased to be recruiting for an enthusiastic Baker/Cook to join the catering team at a popular visitor attraction in the Leatherhead area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for baking and preparing high-quality homemade dishes within a friendly and supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce a full range of baked goods, including cakes, traybakes, cookies, and pastries using set recipes
• Prepare fresh meals such as pasta dishes, salads, seasonal soups, and other main menu items
• Maintain high standards across all food production, ensuring consistency and quality
• Follow excellent food safety and hygiene practices
• Monitor and report stock levels
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and aligned with weekly task lists and cleaning schedules
• Support the wider kitchen team with basic food preparation, cleaning duties, and dishwashing as required

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in baking or cooking within a professional environment, or be able to demonstrate strong competency
• Hold a Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene certificate
• Be positive, reliable, and able to work well in a team
• Be organised and capable of meeting deadlines
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative working atmosphere

Working Hours & Benefits

• 5 days per week (However Flexible), daytime hours
• Flexible shift options available – may suit school-time hours
• Free lunch provided plus a paid lunch break
• 28 days holiday (pro rata)
• Permanent contract

If you are a passionate baker or cook looking for a rewarding role within a welcoming team, we would love to hear from you.

We do receive a significant number of applications. If you have not been contacted by a member of our team within 10 days of your application, please note that on this occasion you have not be shortlisted for the position. If you are ever in doubt about this, please call our team.

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