Job Vacancy – Cook
We’re looking for a skilled, experienced cook to join the growing team in our brand new Coffee House, Hangar 63!
Location
Progress House, Urlay Nook Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0QB
Hours
37.5 Hours over a 5 day rota (Mon-Fri).
(6-month fixed-term contract)
Salary
£25,000 per year.
We’re looking for a passionate cook to bring flavour and warmth to our brand-new coffee house, Hangar 63!
About us
More than a Coffee House.
Hangar 63 isn’t your average café. Every latte, every sandwich, every sweet treat and every bit of delicious hot food that you serve helps fund life-saving missions across the North East, North Yorkshire, Cumbria and the Isle of Man.
When you join our team, you’re not just working in a coffee house; you’re helping to keep our helicopters flying.
Your Mission as our Cook
As our Cook, you’ll be at the heart of Hangar 63, preparing delicious food and drinks for our customers while making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
We’re looking for someone who has a real passion for food and enjoys working as part of a team. You’ll need to hold, or be willing to gain, a Level 2 Award in Food Safety and Catering/Manufacturing, and you’ll bring a friendly, approachable attitude to everything you do.
Pride in cleanliness, organisation, and attention to detail are essential, as is the ability to balance efficiency with warmth. Most importantly, you’ll be excited to be part of something bigger—helping raise vital funds to support life-saving missions every time you step into the kitchen.
Day to Day Duties
Duties within the role of Cook at Hangar 63 include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare meals and drinks following Hangar 63 recipes and policies.
- Maintain health, hygiene, and safety standards across the kitchen.
- Keep the kitchen and prep areas clean and sanitised at the end of each shift.
- Monitor pantry stock, rotate items, and order ingredients when needed.
- Complete daily and weekly checks (cleaning schedules, fridge/freezer temps, food temps, facilities).
- Check and accept deliveries, keeping supplier records up to date.
- Assist with menu development, including portion sizes and costing.
- Help train and support new volunteers and team members.
- Communicate professionally and warmly with customers and supporters.
- Accurately complete all required paperwork.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a filled-in copy of our Application Form to recruitment@gnaas.co.uk, telling us why you are a perfect fit for this position and what you can bring to the charity.
