Café Chef

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Oakerthorpe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deer Shed is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Chef to join our cafe team at Alfreton Park. You will lead food preparation for our cafe, events and wholesale customers, while supporting young people aged 19-25 with additional needs as they develop catering and life skills.

You will develop menus, maintain high food standards, and foster a positive team environment in a busy setting. This role combines cooking expertise with mentoring and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef with strong kitchen skills.
• Commitment to high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Positive, organised, and able to work in a busy environment.
• Passionate about supporting and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Develop menus and maintain excellent food standards.
• Support and coach young people in catering and workplace skills.
• Create a positive and inclusive kitchen environment.
• Help young people build confidence and achieve their potential.

Skills

Experienced chef

Food hygiene

Team player

Job description

An amazing opportunity to combine your passion for food with making a real difference.

The Deer Shed is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Chef to join our café team in Alfreton Park. This is more than a chef role. Alongside preparing high-quality food for our café, catering events and wholesale customers, you will support and inspire young people aged 19-25 with additional needs as they develop catering, employability and life skills.

What you'll do

• Lead food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Develop menus and maintain excellent food standards.
• Support and coach young people in catering and workplace skills.
• Create a positive and inclusive kitchen environment.
• Help young people build confidence and achieve their potential.

About you

• Experienced chef with strong kitchen skills.
• Positive, organised and able to work in a busy environment.
• Passionate about supporting and developing others.
• Committed to high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic.