Brunch Chef – Weekends

Brunch Chef – Weekends Salary: £13 to £15 per hour, depending on experience Location: Al Maidah Restaurant, Manchester Working pattern: Part-time, weekends only (Saturday and Sunday brunch service). Immediate start available. About the role Al Maidah is looking for an experienced Brunch Chef to run our weekend brunch service. You will join our kitchen team and take responsibility for preparing and serving our brunch menu consistently and efficiently during busy weekend services. Quality, taste and presentation matter to us, and we want someone who cares about all three. What you'll be doing Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes from our weekend brunch menu to a consistently high standard Taking responsibility for the brunch section during service Completing all preparation and mise en place before service Cooking a range of breakfast and brunch dishes, including egg dishes, pancakes, breads and traditional breakfast items Managing cooking times and multiple orders during busy periods Working closely with the Assistant Brunch Chef, the wider kitchen team and front-of-house colleagues Monitoring stock levels and portion control, and passing ingredient requirements to management Helping to reduce food waste, and making sure ingredients are stored, labelled and rotated correctly Keeping your workstation and the kitchen clean, organised and hygienic Following all food hygiene, allergen, and health and safety procedures Helping to develop new brunch dishes, specials and presentation ideas What you'll bring Previous experience as a Chef, Breakfast Chef or Brunch Chef, ideally in a busy restaurant or café A good understanding of breakfast and brunch dishes and cooking techniques Strong attention to detail on flavour, presentation and consistency The ability to stay calm and efficient during busy service periods Good organisation and preparation skills Knowledge of portion control, stock management and reducing food waste Good knowledge of food hygiene, allergens and kitchen safety Reliability, punctuality and a commitment to working weekends, including early starts where required The ability to work independently and as part of a team Ideas for new dishes and improvements The right to work in the UK A recognised food hygiene qualification (desirable) What's on offer Pay of £13 to £15 per hour, depending on experience Staff meals on shift Staff discount A supportive, friendly team The chance to help shape our growing brunch offering Opportunities for development within Al Maidah Additional information Al Maidah is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to a fair and inclusive working environment. To apply, please send your CV and details of your relevant kitchen experience. Due to the number of applications we may receive, only candidates selected for the next stage will be contacted. You may have experience of the following: Breakfast Chef, Weekend Chef, Brunch Cook, Breakfast Cook, Chef de Partie, Section Chef, Line Chef, Commis Chef, Café Chef, Restaurant Chef TPBN1_UKTJ