Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to lead our busy kitchen. We are looking for an experienced individual to cook and bake and to serve delicious breakfasts, scones, cakes, soups, light lunches and gourmet sandwiches within our busy cafe kitchen. High attention to detail will be of particular importance and a high standard of food presentation, food safety and hygiene is required.

Responsibilities include:

Kitchen Leadership - overseeing all kitchen operations and managing day-to-day operations of the coffee shop.

Preparing, baking, cooking and serving food to an exceptionally high standard.

Follow recipes and portion guidelines to ensure consistent quality and presentation of dishes. Ensuring continuity and a consistently high standard in everything you do and everything you serve with high attention to detail.

Train, mentor and supervise kitchen staff when required. To provide guidance and support to ensure the team operates efficiently and cohesively.

Quality Control, monitor the quality and presentation of all dishes leaving the kitchen, making sure they meet the establishment's standards. Conduct regular taste tests and provide feedback to the team.

Cleaning and hygiene are essential, you will maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, including washing dishes, cleaning and sanitising surfaces, general cleaning of the coffee shop area, equipment and furnishings.

Stock & Inventory Management, oversee stock levels, placing orders as necessary and ensuring that all ingredients are fresh and properly stored. Manage inventory to minimise waste and control costs.

Handling and sorting deliveries and pricing products.

Ensure that the kitchen complies with all food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations. Maintain cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen and ensure all staff adhere to these standards.

Managing kitchen budgets, including food costs and waste.

Supporting the team during peak hours by multitasking across departments and working efficiently under pressure.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 15.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift
Experience:

Chef: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Cook / Baker