Cafe Chef: Early Finishes, Creative Menu, Great Perks

Bob & Berts; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff card to use on shift

Unlimited free hot drinks

Free cake on your birthday

Enhanced family friendly policies

Length of service recognition

Opportunities to grow your career

Job summary

Bob & Berts Cookstown is seeking a passionate and skilled Chef to join our kitchen team, with an immediate start. Join a busy café environment and enjoy a chef-friendly rota with earlier finishes.

You will support daily food prep, maintain high food safety standards, and help deliver fresh, comforting dishes our guests love. The role features Monday to Friday finishes by 8:00pm and weekend finishes by 6:00pm.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a café, bistro, or fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Proven ability to create menus, manage costs, and work with seasonal produce.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative, fresh, and seasonal cafe menus, including breakfast and lunch.
• Prepare and cook menu items to high quality standards.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared to spec and presented aesthetically to enhance customer experience.
• Monitor stock levels, manage inventory, and place orders with suppliers, while minimizing wastage.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen workspace and strictly adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service and handle customer special requests or allergies.

Skills

Experience as chef

Café kitchen

Efficiency under pressure

Leadership

Team player

Right to work in the UK

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate preferred

Job description

Bob & Berts Cookstown is seeking a passionate and skilled Chef to join our kitchen team, with an immediate start. Join a busy café environment and enjoy a chef-friendly rota with earlier finishes.

You will support daily food prep, maintain high food safety standards, and help deliver fresh, comforting dishes our guests love. The role features Monday to Friday finishes by 8:00pm and weekend finishes by 6:00pm.