Part-Time Cook​/Baker

We are looking for a friendly and reliable Part‑Time Cook/Baker to join the café team at the David Livingstone Centre. Set within the beautiful grounds of the Centre, the café serves museum visitors, local residents, and groups visiting the parkland.

Location
:
David Livingstone Centre – Café within the museum grounds

Hours
:
Part-time (approximately 20 hours per week, including weekends as required)

Salary
:
Living Wage

Reports to
:
Director of Operations

We are looking for a friendly and reliable Part‑Time Cook/Baker to join the café team at the David Livingstone Centre. Set within the beautiful grounds of the Centre, the café serves museum visitors, local residents, and groups visiting the parkland.

The role focuses on preparing fresh, simple café food and baked goods, helping ensure a welcoming, high‑quality food offer that enhances the visitor experience. The successful candidate will be passionate about good food, organised in the kitchen, and able to work independently in a small team environment.

• Prepare and cook a range of simple café foods such as soups, sandwiches, light lunches, and seasonal specials
• Bake fresh items including cakes, traybakes, scones, and other sweet treats
• Support the development of a small, appealing café menu using fresh ingredients
• Prepare food for small groups, events, and occasional larger bookings
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment
• Ensure food preparation meets all food hygiene and safety standards
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering ingredients and supplies
• Minimise food waste and ensure efficient use of ingredients

• Work collaboratively with café and visitor services staff
• Help ensure the café is welcoming and well‑presented for visitors
• Assist with food preparation for events, children’s parties, or group visits

• Experience in a kitchen, café, bakery, or similar food preparation role
• Ability to prepare simple meals and baked goods to a consistent standard
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safe kitchen practices
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Friendly and reliable with a positive attitude
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or willingness to obtain)
• Experience working in a visitor attraction, café, or small hospitality setting
• Interest in seasonal or locally sourced food

• A supportive and friendly working environment
• The opportunity to work in the unique setting of the David Livingstone Centre
• Flexible part-time hours
• Opportunity to contribute ideas to the café menu and food offer

The café plays an important role in welcoming visitors and generating income that supports the work of the museum. This role will help ensure we provide a high‑quality food experience for both museum visitors and the local community.