Chef

Schools’ Choice; Brandon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Experienced Chef Required at High Lodge Café in Suffolk (IP27 0AF). This seasonal role runs for 3 months with hours 8am–4pm, five days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. Pay is £16 per hour, with potential for extension based on peak season needs.

You will cook and serve café-style comfort food, maintain food safety, and support kitchen operations during busy periods. Applicants must have proven café/restaurant experience and a Food Safety Certificate, with ability to work under

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in a busy café, restaurant, or hospitality setting.
• Ability to work well under pressure during peak trading times.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Food Safety Certificate (essential)

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking fresh café-style comfort food
• Managing ticket orders efficiently during busy service periods
• Assisting with stock control and food preparation
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen
• Opening and closing the kitchen each day
• Ensuring all food safety procedures are followed
• Working effectively as part of a busy team

Skills

Chef experience

Time management

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Experienced Chef Required

Location: High Lodge Café, IP27 0AF, Suffolk

Length: 3 months

Hours: 8am - 4pm, 5 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays

Pay: £16 per hour

Experienced Chef Required - Busy Tourist Destination Café

Are you a skilled and reliable chef looking for a seasonal opportunity in a fast-paced café environment? We are seeking an experienced Chef to help run a popular café during our peak tourist season.

About the Role

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen, preparing and serving quality café-style comfort food while maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking fresh café-style comfort food
• Managing ticket orders efficiently during busy service periods
• Assisting with stock control and food preparation
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen
• Opening and closing the kitchen each day
• Ensuring all food safety procedures are followed
• Working effectively as part of a busy team

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef in a busy café, restaurant, or hospitality setting
• Ability to work well under pressure during peak trading times
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Food Safety Certificate (essential)
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently
• Available to work weekends and bank holidays

If you are an experienced chef who enjoys working in a lively customer-focused environment and can hit the ground running during a busy season, we'd love to hear from you. All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references