At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop seasonal menus and manage daily food prep while ensuring high food safety standards.
- Company: Join a passionate team dedicated to creating comfort food for the local community.
- Benefits: Enjoy a friendly work environment, unlimited free hot drinks, and a 50% staff discount.
- Other info: Must be over 18 years old due to the mature nature of some duties.
- Why this job: This role is ideal for creative chefs who love working with fresh, local ingredients.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have previous experience in a café or fast-paced kitchen environment.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Candidates must exceed the age of 18 years old for this job role due to the mature nature of some duties.
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Chef to lead our kitchen, creating high-quality, delicious, and consistent food for our guests. You will develop seasonal menus, manage daily food prep, maintain excellent food safety standards, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role is perfect for a creative chef who enjoys working with fresh, local ingredients and cares about bringing comfort food to the local community.
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.
- 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: 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.
- Friendly and creative work environment
- Day shifts
- 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!
Chef in Portstewart employer: Job Search Place Limited
Work in a vibrant café environment that values creativity and teamwork. Located in the UK, we offer enhanced family-friendly policies and opportunities for career growth. Join us to make a difference in the local community with your culinary skills.
