Chef

Bob & Berts; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shifts

Staff card discount

Free drinks

Birthday cake

Family-friendly policies

Career development

Job summary

Bob & Berts Coleraine store is seeking a Chef / Experienced Cook for daytime hours. You’ll cook breakfast and lunch, join a friendly café team, and have a real say in seasonal menus.

This practical, hands-on role focuses on fresh local ingredients, reliable service, and keeping the kitchen organized during busy periods. Daytime shifts, including weekends and early mornings, with scope for progression in a busy environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Chef experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Strong teamwork

Ability to work UK rights

Food safety awareness

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate preferred

Job description

Chef / Experienced Cook – Daytime Hours

Coleraine Store | Full-time or part-time | 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.