Job Description

The Old Post Office Tearoom is a popular and busy cafe serving breakfast, brunch and lunch on a daily basis to locals, regulars and visitors to the ever popular Bradgate Park in Leicestershire.

We are currently looking for a passionate Chef to join our existing experienced kitchen team. We are looking for someone with experience of working in a similar cafe or restaurant environment who will quickly learn our menu and be able to execute all dishes consistently. The ability to work under pressure is essential as we regularly serve hundreds of covers over a busy weekend. The role is ideally suited to someone with lots of experience but no longer wants to work evenings for example in pubs.

Duties

Your duties will include:

- Preparing and cooking food according to recipes and quality standards
- Share the responsibility of running the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef alongside our other chefs
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment
- Collaborating with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service

Skills
To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills:

- Good knowledge of food preparation techniques and culinary trends
- Hospitality mindset with a focus on providing exceptional customer service
- Experience in food production and working in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Ability to cook a variety of dishes while adhering to quality standards
- Excellent time management and organizational skills

If you are passionate about home-cooked food and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Chef!

Hours: 3 regular weekdays and Saturday and Sundays. No evenings or split shifts.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 30,000.00 per year

Experience:

Chef: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person