Chef / Cook (Part Time) in Birmingham

Birmingham Care Group aims to create a vibrant and successful cafe and social space which will contribute significantly to our charitable purpose and help build our financial resilience through income generation and fundraising activities. It also provides a safe, warm and welcoming space for our service users and everyone living locally.

Job Details

• Location: Rick’s Café at the BCG Community Hub
• Position: Part‑Time, fixed term 6 months
• Pay: £12.50‑£15.50 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Handle all aspects of food prep, including washing, chopping, and preparing proteins and other ingredients.
• Kitchen Organisation: Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen, ensuring the safe handling of fresh ingredients and proper storage of all food items. Perform opening and closing checks including fridge temperature checks.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside and oversee the Project Assistants in the BCG Community Hub and Rick’s Café.
• Inventory & Supplies: Manage produce and communicate with the Operations Manager about stock levels.
• Time Management: Work efficiently under pressure to ensure timely service while maintaining the highest quality and food safety standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the cafe team of volunteers, staff and management to ensure seamless service and a positive experience for guests and beneficiaries.
• Safety & Hygiene: Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations, with special attention to handling fresh produce.
• Special Diets: Accommodate special dietary requests, including gluten‑free, vegetarian, and vegan options, using fresh ingredients where possible.
• Sustainability Focus: Utilise seasonal produce creatively to minimise waste and contribute to the cafe’s sustainability goals.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a cook with a cafe.
• Culinary Skills: Strong knowledge of various cooking techniques and seasonal ingredient use, with an emphasis on cafe‑style dishes such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and breakfast items.
• Food Safety Certification: Minimum of a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate, which must be in date.
• Interest in Fresh Produce: Passion for working with fresh produce and a strong understanding of seasonality in cooking.
• Teamwork: Excellent collaboration skills with the kitchen team and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to work on feet for long periods and lift heavy stock.
• Attention to Detail: High standard for cleanliness, food presentation, and customer service.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Free on‑site parking

Schedule

• 5 hours per day
• 20 hours per week Tuesday to Friday

Experience

• Cooking: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (required)