Job Description

About us

We are a small, independent coffee shop and cafe based in Castle Cary, Somerset. Working in a small but fun team, we provide the best specialty coffee around, and amazing & different food options!

Burnt Honey comes from one of our favourite sauces - a burnt honey caramel used at a cafe just north of Sydney. Our aim is to bring these flavours and recipes of the East Coast Aussie cafe scene to Somerset. Having worked & run the kitchens at some fantastic Aussie cafes on the Central Coast of New South Wales, lived, and traveled extensively, in the East Coast region, and experienced the food and coffee culture it has to offer first hand both as a chef & customer, what you get at Burnt Honey is our take on the Australian brunch idea.

Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and food safety guidelines
- Ensure that all food items are properly stored, labeled, and rotated
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area
- Assist in the planning and development of menus
- Collaborate with head chef and managment staff to ensure smooth operation of the restaurant
- Follow all health and safety regulations in the kitchen
- Monitor food supplies and place orders as needed

Requirements:
- Previous experience as a cook or in a similar role
- Knowledge of culinary techniques and food preparation methods
- Familiarity with food safety regulations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Two days per week initially, with flexibility to work the occasional evening, some weekends, and holiday cover as required

If you have a passion for cooking and enjoy working in a dynamic cafe environment, we would love to hear from you. Join our small but fun team, and work in one of the best local and independent cafes in Somerset. Apply now!

The role:

Hours can vary slightly but will be mainly based on the below hours:

Monday ~6.30am to 2.30pm

Friday ~4.30pm to 9pm

Saturday ~4.30pm to 9pm

Our kitchen is open from 8am to 2pm - a 6.30am start gives you time to prep and bake, followed by service at 8am. A 2.30pm finish allows time for the appliances (griddle etc) to be cleaned, as well as cooking any orders taken close to 2pm. There is an additional member of staff in the kitchen to continue closedown. Friday and Saturday evenings are new - the 4.30 start would be to begin prep work, with food service starting at 6pm and finishing at 8.30pm, allowing 30 minutes for close down etc.

Occasional weekend cover, as well as holiday cover, would be required from the successful applicant.

Should a successful applicant require more hours, there is scope for baking for a day at a second venue very close by.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.50-14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 18 - 26 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Castle Cary BA7 7AN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Are you over 18 for the purposes of serving alcohol?
Experience:

Cooking: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Location:

Castle Cary BA7 7AN (preferred)
Work Location: In person