Café Chef: Fresh Breakfast & Lunch, Open-Kitchen

Manpower UK; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting a Café Chef for a busy open‑plan café in Oxford City Centre. You will prepare and cook breakfast and lunch dishes, maintain high food quality and presentation, and deliver an exceptional customer experience in a friendly team environment.

The role is 30 hours per week with a salary of £14.51 per hour (about £22,630 per year). Weekend work may be required to meet business needs, and travel to the city centre by public transport is expected as there is no on‑site parking.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a café, hospitality, catering, or kitchen environment.
• A genuine passion for food, cooking, and customer service.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, allergens, and health & safety legislation.
• Food Hygiene Certificate.
• City & Guilds 706/2, NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent), or relevant industry experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Take ownership of the daily operation of the café kitchen.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and service standards are maintained at all times.
• Plan, organise, and manage food service throughout the day.
• Place and receive stock orders using online ordering systems.
• Assist with menu development, costings, and rota planning when required.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with stock control procedures.
• Receive, check, and store deliveries appropriately.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, allergen, health & safety, and food safety regulations.

Skills

Cafe experience

Food safety

Allergens

Communication

Organisation

Independent work

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

City & Guilds 706/2 / NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery

Job description

Manpower UK is recruiting a Café Chef for a busy open‑plan café in Oxford City Centre. You will prepare and cook breakfast and lunch dishes, maintain high food quality and presentation, and deliver an exceptional customer experience in a friendly team environment.

The role is 30 hours per week with a salary of £14.51 per hour (about £22,630 per year). Weekend work may be required to meet business needs, and travel to the city centre by public transport is expected as there is no on‑site parking.