Work for us
Sacrewell is not just a workplace; it’s a community where we’re working together to create a thriving visitor centre where people can learn about farming and the countryside, and explore, experience, and enjoy the outdoors in a traditional farm setting.
All current opportunities are detailed below; whether that’s interacting with the animals, tending to the farm, cultivating produce in the sensory garden, collaborating with schools, or connecting with visitors.
Kitchen Assistant/Cook
Peterborough PE8 6HJ
Minimum 24 hours a week (additional hours available in peak periods).
Immediate start available
From £12.71 per hour
Love good food and working as part of a great team?
We’re looking for a Kitchen Assistant / Cook to join our friendly café team at The Farmhouse Table, located in the beautiful surroundings of Sacrewell Farm. Whether you’re an experienced kitchen professional or someone with a passion for food and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
Set within one of the region’s best-loved farm attractions, Sacrewell welcomes around 85,000 visitors each year and is part of The William Scott Abbott Trust, an agricultural education charity with more than 60 years of history. You’ll be working in a unique countryside setting where no two days are the same.
Why join us?
✔ Work in a beautiful rural setting
✔ Be part of a supportive and welcoming team
✔ Opportunities to learn new skills and develop your experience
✔ Flexible daytime hours with additional hours available during busy periods
✔ Staff discounts and benefits
✔ A role where your contribution genuinely makes a difference to our visitors’ experience
What you’ll be doing
You’ll help prepare and serve a range of freshly made food, ensuring every visitor enjoys a great experience when they visit our café. Working alongside our kitchen and front-of-house teams, you’ll help keep the kitchen running smoothly while maintaining excellent food quality and cleanliness standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing hot and cold food
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety
- Keeping the kitchen stocked and organised
- Working closely with colleagues to deliver excellent customer service
- Helping create a welcoming experience for every visitor
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
- Passionate about food
- Positive, reliable and hardworking
- A team player who enjoys helping others
- Calm and organised in a busy environment
- Eager to learn and develop new skills
- Proud of delivering high standards in everything you do
What you’ll need
Essential
- A positive attitude
- Basic cooking skills
- Awareness of food safety and allergen procedures
Desirable
- Food Safety Level 2 certificate (or willingness to achieve this)
- Experience working in a busy kitchen
- Baking skills
About Sacrewell
At Sacrewell, we’re committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where people enjoy coming to work. We’re proud of our team culture and believe great experiences for visitors start with happy, motivated staff.
Apply today
If you’d like to join our team, please send your CV and a short introduction to: karen.newton@sacrewell.org.uk
To apply for any of the jobs listed, please send a CV and covering letter including the job title and outlining why you are suitable for the position to office@sacrewell.org.uk.
Alternatively, please click here to see how you can get involved as a volunteer.
Café General Assistant
Hours: Permanent Part-time 20 hours.
The role will typically be worked over 3 days per week, usually Wednesday (4 hours), Saturday and Sunday (both 8 hours). Additional hours may be available during events and peak periods.
Pay: Hourly, at National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage (depending on age)
Join the Sacrewell Team at The Farmhouse Table, our on-site countryside cafe!
Do you love working with people, take pride in doing a great job, and bringing a positive attitude wherever you go? If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!
We’re on the lookout for a Café General Assistant to join our friendly, hardworking team. Every day is a little different here – you might be serving our homemade cakes with a smile, keeping the café looking its best, or helping visitors feel at home.
Your role:
You’ll play an important part in creating a warm, welcoming experience for everyone who visits The Farmhouse Table. From preparing and serving delicious food and drinks to keeping things running smoothly behind the counter, you’ll help make every visit one to remember.
What you’ll be doing:
- Delivering exceptional customer service with a warm, friendly and professional attitude
- Handling cash and processing payments for customers
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety
- Ensuring counters and fridges are well-stocked, fresh, and attractively presented
- Responding to customer feedback quickly with care and professionalism
- Working closely with other team members to ensure the café and kitchen runs smoothly
- Keeping tables cleared and wiped and replenishing cutlery and napkins as required
- Working at pace to support other team members – flexibility is part of the role!
- You may occasionally be asked to support other areas of the Trust, and we value a positive, can-do attitude from all our team.
We’re after someone who is:
- Warm, friendly and approachable – you’ll be the face of our team!
- Reliable and motivated – you take initiative and get things done
- Flexible and team-oriented – actively look for opportunities to support other team members as and when needed
- A great communicator who enjoys engaging with people
- Genuinely enthusiastic and passionate about delivering great customer service
- Has exceptional standards of attention to detail
- Role model and ambassador for Sacrewell Farm
What you’ll need:
Essential:
- A positive attitude and great customer service skills
- Awareness of Health & Safety and allergen procedures
- Previous experience working in a busy hospitality environment
Desirable (but not essential – we can train the right person):
- Barista experience
- Merchandising skills and an eye for presentation
Why work with us?
At Sacrewell, we’re committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued. You’ll be part of a welcoming team where your work is appreciated, and your growth is encouraged.
If you’re ready to bring your energy, enthusiasm, and a friendly smile to our café team, we’d love to hear from you!
The role will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check at the appropriate level.
How to apply
If you think this role is right for you, please submit your application, including a CV and covering letter, to karen.newton@sacrewell.org.uk.
Please submit your application by 31st October. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you!