Job Description

Overview:
We are seeking a Chef / Kitchen Professional to join our team in leading our kitchen and preparing delicious dishes for our customers during busy services. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Street Food and love working with a brand who want to push to the next level.

Our ideal candidate will enjoy working closely with our Head Chef who prepares all of our slow cooked, traditional Jamaican dishes but who is not in the kitchen during service times. Due to the majority of our food being pre-prepared the ideal candidate may have worked in a canteen style environment and this would be more than sufficient for this role.

Experience in Jamaican or Caribbean food is desirable but not required.

Duties:
- Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen
- Plan and create special menus that are both innovative and cost-effective
- Ensure high-quality food production and presentation
- Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance and training as needed
- Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment
- Monitor and manage food stock levels

- Level 2 hygiene

- Pride in appearance

- Responsible for all kitchen paperwork

Skills:
- Experience in restaurant kitchen operations
- Proficient in culinary techniques and food preparation
- Ability to lead and supervise a team effectively
- Strong understanding of hospitality industry standards
- Excellent cooking skills with a creative approach to menu planning
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices

If you possess a passion for creating exceptional dishes, have experience in team management, and excel in a fast-paced kitchen environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting Chef position.

All levels of chef will be considered and salary determined based on experience.

We are a fast paced environment with sit ins as well as takeaway through Uber Eats/ Just Eat and our own website.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.00-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Application question(s):

Do you have any experience in Jamaican cuisine or Street Food?
Experience:

Cooking: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person