Chef

Bob & Berts; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly and creative environment

Day shifts

Staff discount 50%

Free hot drinks

Birthday cake

Family friendly policies

Career progression

Job summary

Bob and Bert's Carlisle is seeking a passionate and skilled Chef to lead our kitchen, creating high-quality, delicious, and consistent food for our guests. You will develop seasonal menus, manage daily food prep, maintain excellent food safety standards, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This role is perfect for a creative chef who enjoys working with fresh, local ingredients and cares about bringing comfort food to the local community.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience as a chef or cook in a café, bistro, or fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Culinary Knowledge: Proven ability to create menus, manage costs, and work with seasonal produce.
• Efficiency: Ability to work quickly and cleanly under pressure.
• Certifications: Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Leadership: Strong organizational skills and ability to train and motivate junior staff or volunteers.
• Personality: Passionate about food, friendly, and team-oriented.
• Right to work in UK

Responsibilities

• Menu & Creativity: Develop and execute creative, fresh, and seasonal cafe menus, including breakfast and lunch.
• Food Preparation: Prepare and cook menu items to high quality standards.
• Consistency & Presentation: Ensure all dishes are prepared to spec and presented aesthetically to enhance customer experience.
• Stock & Ordering: Monitor stock levels, manage inventory, and place orders with suppliers, while minimizing wastage.
• Hygiene & Safety: Maintain a spotless kitchen workspace and strictly adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations, aiming for a high sanitation rating.
• Teamwork & Operations: Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service and handle customer special requests or allergies.

Skills

Chef experience

Culinary knowledge

Efficiency

Leadership

Right to work UK

Teamwork

Customer focus

Job description

Job Title: Chef

Store: Bob and Bert's Carlisle
Position Type:Permanent Full Time(incl. weekends/early mornings)chef-friendly shifts with earlier finishes

Hours you can actually plan around: Monday to Friday shifts finish by 6.30pmand weekend shifts finish by 6.30pmno late-night kitchen closes.

Candidates must exceed the age of18years old for thisjobroledue tothe mature nature of some duties.

Job Summary

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Chef to lead our kitchen, creating high-quality, delicious, and consistent food for our guests. You will develop seasonal menus, manage daily food prep, maintain excellent food safety standards, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role is perfect for a creative chef who enjoys working with fresh, local ingredients and cares about bringing comfort food to the local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu & Creativity:Develop and execute creative, fresh, and seasonal cafe menus, including breakfast and lunch.
• Food Preparation:Prepare and cook menu items) to high quality standards.
• Consistency & Presentation:Ensure all dishes are prepared to spec and presented aesthetically to enhance customer experience.
• Stock & Ordering:Monitor stock levels, manage inventory, and place orders with suppliers, while minimizing wastage.
• Hygiene & Safety:Maintain a spotless kitchen workspace and strictly adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations, aiming for a high sanitation rating.
• Teamwork & Operations:Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service and handle customer special requests or allergies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience:Previous experience as a chef or cook in a café, bistro, or fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Culinary Knowledge:Proven ability to create menus, manage costs, and work with seasonal produce.
• Efficiency:Ability to work quickly and cleanly under pressure.
• Certifications:
• Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Leadership:Strong organizational skills and ability to train and motivate junior staff or volunteers.
• Personality:Passionate about food, friendly, and team-oriented.
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Friendly and creative work environment
• Day shifts
• 50% staff card to use on shift and with friends & family!
• Unlimited free hot drinks!
• Free cake on your birthday!
• Enhanced family friendly policies!
• Length of service recognition!
• Opportunities to grow your career!