Job Title: Chef - Immediate start
Store: Bob and Berts Cookstown
Position Type:Full-time— chef-friendly shifts with earlier finishes
Hours you can actually plan around: Monday to Friday shifts finish by 8.30pm, and weekend shifts finish by 6.30pm — no late-night kitchen closes.
Candidates must exceed the age of18years old for thisjobroledue tothe mature nature of some duties.
Job Summary
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Chef to join our kitchen team, serving high-quality, delicious and consistent food in a busy café environment. This is a great opportunity for a chef who wants creativity, pace and pride in their food — without the late-night finishes that often come with kitchen roles. You will support daily food prep, maintain excellent food safety standards, and help deliver fresh, comforting dishes our guests love.
Key Responsibilities
- Menu & Creativity:Develop and execute creative, fresh, and seasonal cafe menus, including breakfast and lunch.
- Food Preparation:Prepare and cook menu items) to high quality standards.
- Consistency & Presentation:Ensure all dishes are prepared to spec and presented aesthetically to enhance customer experience.
- Stock & Ordering:Monitor stock levels, manage inventory, and place orders with suppliers, while minimizing wastage.
- Hygiene & Safety:Maintain a spotless kitchen workspace and strictly adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations, aiming for a high sanitation rating.
- Teamwork & Operations:Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service and handle customer special requests or allergies.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience:Previous experience as a chef or cook in a café, bistro, or fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Culinary Knowledge:Proven ability to create menus, manage costs, and work with seasonal produce.
- Efficiency:Ability to work quickly and cleanly under pressure.
- Certifications:
- Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
- Leadership:Strong organizational skills and ability to train and motivate junior staff or volunteers.
- Personality:Passionate about food, friendly, and team-oriented.
- Right to work in the UK
Why chefs love this role
A chef-friendly rota with no late-night finishes
Monday to Friday finishes by 8pm and weekend finishes by 6pm
Great work-life balance compared with traditional chef roles
50% staff card to use on shift and with friends & family!
Unlimited free hot drinks!
Free cake on your birthday!
Enhanced family friendly policies!
Length of service recognition!
Opportunities to grow your career!
If you’re a chef looking for great food, a supportive team and a rota that gives you your evenings back, we’d love to hear from you.
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Chef - Immediate start employer: Bob & Berts
At Bob and Berts Blackpool, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a friendly and creative work environment for our team. As a Cook, you'll enjoy the opportunity to develop your culinary skills while working with fresh, local ingredients, all within a supportive atmosphere that values teamwork and employee growth. With benefits like a generous staff discount, unlimited free hot drinks, and enhanced family-friendly policies, we ensure that our employees feel valued and motivated to thrive in their careers.
