Cafe Chef - Flexible Hours, Fast-Paced Kitchen Lead

Tesco; Telford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic work life balance

Colleague Clubcard discounts

Flexible working from day one

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Tesco Cafés are seeking a Chef with hospitality experience to join one of our lively café kitchens. You will manage daily kitchen operations including preparation and storage of food, delivering high-quality meals to customers and upholding food safety standards.

You’ll lead a busy team, share knowledge, and help create an inclusive, respectful workplace where colleagues feel valued. A 18+ age requirement applies, with opportunities to develop skills within a supportive Tesco team.

Qualifications

• Background in hospitality or similar busy kitchen environment.
• Experience delivering high standard service under pressure.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Storage and preparation in line with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Deliver timely, tasty food to customers while maintaining high standards.
• Identify improved ways of working to enhance services for customers and colleagues.
• Comply with health and safety and food safety requirements.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Planning and organisation

Team motivation

Food safety awareness

Job description

Tesco Cafés are seeking a Chef with hospitality experience to join one of our lively café kitchens. You will manage daily kitchen operations including preparation and storage of food, delivering high-quality meals to customers and upholding food safety standards.

You’ll lead a busy team, share knowledge, and help create an inclusive, respectful workplace where colleagues feel valued. A 18+ age requirement applies, with opportunities to develop skills within a supportive Tesco team.