Job Description

Are you a self-motivated and hardworking individual with a love for making creative food? If so, this job may be for you..

Do you have a passion for cats and cat themed food?

We'd love to hear from you if you answered yes to these questions - we are looking for a part-time team member to join our team.

The Kitchen team member will prepare & serve the Lady Dinah's food & specialty drinks service day-to-day. This will include the storage, preparation and presentation dishes from the menu. They will present food & beverages to company standards whilst maintaining a clean and tidy working environment. They will ensure all daily paperwork is filled our correctly, reporting problems to the manager. We are looking to expand our menu with new cat-themed dishes and desserts.
Day-to-day you will do shifts in the kitchen which will include daily preparation of food and drinks; plating food and drinks to guests' orders; completing cleaning and prep tasks; completing the daily paperwork and closing down the kitchen in the evening.
Your shift pattern can be negotiated with the Manager but will include weekend work and consist of up to 4 shifts a week. We are also open to x2 part-time worker of 2 days each.

Kitchen Team Member Tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Paperwork

Filling out the daily kitchen diary. Filling out temperature checks, Completing Cleaning and Prep Checklists. Completing weekly stocktakes.

Food & Beverage Environment

Keeping a clean and tidy workspace. Checking for sign of pests and reporting appropriately. Reporting any maintenance issues to the Manager.

Team

Working cohesively with the other team members and managers across departments. Reporting individual wins and problems to the Manager for staff performance reviews.

Kitchen Supply

Providing stock takes of longer shelf life items to the Cafe Manager on a weekly basis to ensure adequate stock levels are kept. Keeping an eye on equipment quality and stock levels and reporting to the Cafe Manager when new or extra stock is needed.

Menu

Working with the Manager on new menu items. Putting forward ideas for new items, processes or presentations.

Experience and Knowledge:

Kitchen Experience - Essential - Minimum 1 years Specialty Drink Making (eg: Frappes) Food Hygiene Level 2 - Qualification will be provided but previous knowledge is essential. Food Allergen Training - Qualification will be provided but previous knowledge is essential. Savoury and/or Pastry Chef Experience or training (or interest in baking)

Skills:

Familiarisation with a variety of food and drinks. Bonus points for specifically Plant-Based and Vegetarian options. Creativity with food and drink presentation. Great organisational skills Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, management and guests. Diligence Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

Personal attributes:

Love for serving good food and coffee. Pride in your working environment. Friendly & Approachable persona.

Reports to:

The Managing Director.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.90 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee discount Free flu jabs Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

London SE10 9HX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

What cat themed food or drink item would you add to the menu?
Work Location: In person