Job Description

Job Title Cook

Responsible to Head of Operations

Hours of Work 16 Hours per week

Base Bradbury House, Darlington

Salary 12.21 per hour

Main Purpose of Role

To prepare and present food at Cafe Refresh for the meals at home delivery service and for customers attending the cafe.

Working flexibly as a member of the team you will provide delicious food to our customers. You will manage and work in the kitchen to a high standard and in accordance to food safety legislation. Your main duties will include but not limited to, food preparation, maintaining food hygiene standards, managing volunteers and handling money.

Key Responsibilities

To prepare, food and present to a high standards of well balanced meals and snacks

Ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the kitchen, to meet the required standards of practice.

Carry out good food management, temperature controls and documentation to current Food Hygiene Regulations

Ensure all equipment is well maintained and in good working order, log any deficits

Perform kitchen opening checks, closing checks and monitoring

Work closely with management on meal choices that reflects the customers needs

Work with and supervise kitchen volunteers

Perform end of day cashing up and reporting for the cafe

Person Specification

Essential

Genuine interest in working in a kitchen / cafe

Experience in preparing food and cooking to a high standard

Excellent understanding of current legislation

Working knowledge of opening and closure f a kitchen

A commitment to equal opportunities

Hold a Level 2 NVQ or equivalent in food Hygiene

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a cafe and front of house

Skills and Abilities

Ability to work on own initiative

And excellent team player

Ability to adapt to change and respond positively to new challenges

Have the ability to work flexible hours which will include weekends

Discretion and a strict adherence to the policy of confidentiality

Good listening skills

The ability to work unsupervised when necessary

A commitment to staff training and ongoing development

Special Requirements

The post holder must be prepared to undertake an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check and provide references in accordance with the agreed recruitment procedure.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Discounted or free food Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you have a genuine love of supporting people, baking and food?
Experience:

Cooking: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 2 in Food Hygiene (required)
Work Location: In person