Chef

Talosats Careers; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff card

Unlimited hot drinks

Free birthday cake

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Job summary

Talosats Careers is seeking an experienced Chef/Cook for daytime hours in a Stranmillis area café. This part-time role (16 hours) includes weekends and early mornings. You will cook breakfast and lunch, contribute ideas for seasonal menus, and work in a friendly team focused on quality local ingredients.

We value reliability, calm efficiency, and strong teamwork. The role offers daytime shifts and opportunities to develop skills in a busy kitchen, with a focus on food safety and customer

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef or cook in a café, bistro or other fast-paced kitchen.
• Able to prepare quality food quickly, cleanly and consistently.
• Strong organisation, communication and teamwork are essential.
• Understanding of food hygiene and allergens; a Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh breakfast and lunch dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Help shape seasonal menus using fresh local ingredients.
• Keep service organised, efficient and calm during busy periods.
• Monitor stock, assist with ordering and reduce food waste.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards.
• Collaborate with front-of-house team to deliver a smooth customer experience.

Skills

Chef experience

Food prep speed

Organisation & teamwork

Food hygiene knowledge

Right to work in UK

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Chef / Experienced Cook – Daytime Hours

Stranmillis store is looking for apart-time - 16 hours Chef to join the team - Daytime shifts, including weekends and early mornings

Great food. Daytime hours. Evenings back. If you're a chef or experienced cook who wants a better routine without losing the buzz of a busy kitchen, this could be the role for you. Join our friendly café team, cook fresh breakfast and lunch dishes, and have a genuine say in seasonal menus.

The role

You'll be part of a supportive team serving fresh, consistent food that customers look forward to. This is a practical, hands-on role where you can use quality local ingredients, contribute ideas, and help keep the kitchen organised and running smoothly. We value pride in your work, reliability and a calm approach more than fine-dining formality.

What you'll do

• Prepare and cook fresh breakfast and lunch dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Help shape seasonal menus using fresh, local ingredients.
• Keep service organised, efficient and calm during busy periods.
• Monitor stock, support ordering and reduce food waste.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards.
• Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver a smooth, friendly customer experience.

What we're looking for

• Experience as a chef or cook in a café, bistro or other fast-paced kitchen.
• Confidence preparing quality food quickly, cleanly and consistently.
• Good organisation, communication and teamwork.
• An understanding of food hygiene and allergens; a Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred.
• The right to work in the UK.

What's in it for you

• Day shifts so you can enjoy your evenings.
• A friendly, creative workplace where your ideas are welcome.
• A 50% staff card to use on shift and with friends and family.
• Unlimited free hot drinks while you work.
• Free cake on your birthday.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Length-of-service recognition.
• Opportunities to develop your career and learn new skills.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over because of the nature of some duties.