Chef

Fire Hospitality; Guildford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Time off over Christmas

Sociable hours Monday–Friday

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Supportive workplace

Retailer discounts + more!

Job summary

Fire Group in Guildford is seeking a motivated chef to join a welcoming cafe operation on Monday to Friday daytime hours, cooking breakfasts and lunches with fresh ingredients. You'll work alongside the Chef Manager, maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation, and contributing ideas to the menu.

This role offers sociable hours and a friendly, community-focused workplace. Benefits include 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, free onsite parking,Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience cooking and baking in a fresh food café, restaurant, pub, canteen or similar environment.
• Passion for fresh food and consistently high standards.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Allergen awareness and food safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a varied menu of breakfasts, light lunches, cakes and snacks.
• Hands-on in the kitchen while maintaining high standards of quality, hygiene and presentation.
• Contribute ideas to menus and work as part of a supportive team.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Food Safety certificate

Job description

Are you a chef/cook looking for a great work life balance and a lovely working environment? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

We're recruiting for a chef/cook to join a welcoming café operation on a Monday to Friday daytimebasis, preparing fresh, delicious food for breakfast and lunch in a friendly, community-focused environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef who enjoys cooking fresh food, delivering excellent customer service and being part of a team that makes a positive impact.

The Role

Working alongside the Chef Manager, you'll help deliver a varied menu of freshly prepared breakfasts, light lunches, cakes and snacks. As well as being hands-on in the kitchen, you'll help maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation while contributing ideas to menus.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm
• 37.5 hours per week

Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Time off over Christmas
• Sociable hours working Monday to Friday with no evenings or weekend working!
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Facilities and Support
• A caring & supportive workplace
• Access to retailer discounts + more!

About You

We're looking for a motivated and reliable chef who takes pride in producing great food and enjoys working as part of a team.

Requirements:

• Experience cooking and baking in a fresh food café, restaurant, pub, canteen or similar environment.
• A passion for fresh food and consistently high standards.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Food Safety certificate
• Allergen awareness
• The ability to work independently, manage your time effectively and remain organised during busy periods.
• A positive, caring and flexible approach to working with others.
• Own transport is requireddue to the location.

If you're a chef looking for a great work-life balance, with no evening or weekend shifts, and the opportunity to use your skills in a supportive, purpose-led environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to live and work in the UK.