Winners of Perthshire's Best Cafe 2024; Jessie's is a vibrant, community-focused cafe that serves a delicious range of all-day breakfast dishes alongside a small selection of lunch options. Our mission is to offer high-quality, flavourful food in a welcoming and relaxed environment. We pride ourselves on using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and providing excellent service to our customers. We're looking for a ambitious and passionate Chef to assist our Head Chef in leading our kitchen team.
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As a Chef at Jessie's Cafe, you will be an integral part of our kitchen team, supporting the Head Chef in managing daily operations and ensuring that our all-day breakfast and brunch offerings meet the highest standards of quality. Whether it's a perfectly cooked breakfast, a fresh flipped pancake, or an indulgent brunch dish, you'll help ensure that every meal leaves our customers smiling.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced chef to contribute to a fun, creative environment and work with locally sourced ingredients in a bustling cafe setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Head Chef:
Assist in managing kitchen operations, including overseeing food preparation, ensuring consistency, and helping maintain high standards in the absence of the Head Chef.
Breakfast & Brunch Specialties:
Prepare, cook, and present all-day breakfast and brunch dishes, with a focus on fresh ingredients, seasonal produce, and tidy presentation.
Menu Development:
Collaborate with the Head Chef to create and update menu ideas, including seasonal specials, daily offerings, and new brunch options that reflect customer favourites and current food trends.
Stock Management:
Oversee inventory, assist with ordering, and ensure proper stock rotation to reduce waste and keep costs in check.
Hygiene & Safety:
Maintain a clean, organised kitchen that adheres to food safety regulations and health & safety guidelines.
Customer Experience:
Ensure the quality and presentation of every dish meets the high standards our customers have come to expect, while working closely with front-of-house staff to ensure a seamless service.
Qualifications and Skills:
Proven experience as a Chef.
Strong background in preparing breakfast and brunch dishes is desirable but not essential.
An eye for fresh, high-quality ingredients and creative presentation.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining attention to detail.
Experience in leading and motivating kitchen teams, with a collaborative approach.
Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP, COSHH).
Passion for fresh, locally sourced food, with an interest in seasonal produce and brunch trends.
Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as required.
Why Work at Jessie's Cafe?
Creative Environment:
Work with a team that's passionate about breakfast and brunch, creating innovative dishes that our customers love.
Locally Sourced Ingredients:
Work with the best of what's available in Scotland, including seasonal produce and local suppliers.
Work-Life Balance:
Enjoy flexible shifts and a friendly work environment in the picturesque town of Pitlochry.
Day Time Working:
With shifts generally ranging between the hours of 8am and 5pm, this is a rare hospitality position with evenings free.
Position available for immediate start
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements associated with the job.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From 15.00 per hour
Additional pay:
Tips
Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Schedule:
Day shift
Experience:
Chef: 2 years (required)
Location:
Pitlochry (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Jessie's Cafe Chef
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