The Role:
Are you a passionate cook looking for a rewarding weekend role in a stunning coastal setting?
The Boatshed at Lulworth Cove is a busy and much-loved café, serving high-quality breakfast and lunch to both locals and visitors. Located within the beautiful Lulworth Estate, we pride ourselves on delivering a warm welcome and consistently great food in a fast-paced environment.
We are looking for a Weekend Cook to join our kitchen team on a permanent basis. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives during busy breakfast services and enjoys working with fresh ingredients to produce delicious dishes.
The Role
Working weekends as part of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking our breakfast-led menu, alongside a selection of popular lunch dishes. You’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth, efficient service while maintaining high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and organisation.
Key Responsibilities
• Preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch dishes to a high standard
• Ensuring the kitchen is fully set up and ready for service
• Working efficiently during busy service periods
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Supporting stock control, portioning, and minimising waste
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and running smoothly
• Communicating effectively with front and back of house teams
What We’re Looking For
• Experience working in a café, breakfast kitchen, or similar environment
• A passion for fresh, well-presented food
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A reliable and positive attitude
• Availability to work weekends on a permanent basis
If you enjoy early starts, fast-paced service, and being part of a friendly team in a stunning location, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with CV and covering letter to recruitment@lulworth.com.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Staff discount at all retail and hospitality outlets across the estate, plus free entry to Lulworth Castle for you and your family.
- Free parking at our three beautiful sites, Lulworth Castle, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door.
- Opportunity to work as part of a supportive team in a beautiful coastal location.
We reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
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You will be asked to provide evidence of all the qualifications listed on your application form at interview.
Reference:
QS05
Status:
Part Time
Hours:
2 days/16 hours per week
Pay:
£13.20
Pay Type:
Hourly
Interview Date:
TBD
Closing Date:
07/04/2026 12:00 am