Café Kitchen Lead: Fast-Paced Service & Team Growth

Tesco UK; Copdock; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail company is seeking an experienced Chef to join its busy café kitchen in Copdock. The role involves preparing and delivering quality food, meeting health and safety standards, and fostering an inclusive workplace. Candidates should have a strong background in hospitality, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments. Tesco Cafés promote a supportive culture where every team member is valued. This is a fantastic opportunity in a vibrant setting to enhance your culinary skills and customer service abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to remain productive under pressure.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Desire to create an inclusive work environment.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Confidence in using initiative to improve work processes.
• Excellent communication skills to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and store food according to safety regulations.
• Deliver quality food to customers quickly.
• Identify ways to improve customer and colleague services.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are met.
• Understand and deliver service plans to standards.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Ability to work in a high-pressure environment

Excellent customer service

Good planning and organization skills

Initiative and adaptability

Excellent communication skills

Job description

A leading UK retail company is seeking an experienced Chef to join its busy café kitchen in Copdock. The role involves preparing and delivering quality food, meeting health and safety standards, and fostering an inclusive workplace. Candidates should have a strong background in hospitality, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments. Tesco Cafés promote a supportive culture where every team member is valued. This is a fantastic opportunity in a vibrant setting to enhance your culinary skills and customer service abilities.