Chef

Toast Stores ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team as a Café Chef in London's newest park. As part of Toast Stores ltd, you will prepare high-quality meals and engage with customers in a friendly atmosphere. Bring your culinary skills to a community-focused café where you can innovate and grow while ensuring excellent food standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in café, restaurant, or pub kitchen.
• Strong cooking skills with a flair for quality food preparation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality breakfast and lunch options.
• Engage with customers and respond to feedback.
• Maintain hygiene standards and monitor kitchen inventory.

Skills

Cooking skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Customer-focused attitude

Job description

Job Opportunity: Chef. Join our passionate team and make a difference!. Position: Café Cook. Hours: 35 hours per week.. Location: Earlsfield, SW17. . . Are you a skilled cook with a passion for fresh, high-quality food? We are looking for a motivated Café Chef to join our team and contribute to our social enterprise, providing excellent customer service and workplace opportunities.. About the Role. As a Café Chef, you will prepare and serve freshly made breakfasts, Brunch, light lunches, cakes, and snacks. You’ll work closely with the owners to maintain a high standard of food quality and customer experience. Your role will also include supporting the development of menu ideas and maintaining kitchen hygiene standards.. Key Responsibilities:. Prepare and serve fresh, high-quality breakfast, lunch, and snack options for eat-in and takeaway customers.. Cook to order in a fast-paced café environment while maintaining excellent presentation and taste.. Engage with customers, responding to feedback to enhance their experience.. Assist in menu planning and introducing new dishes to attract customers and boost revenue.. Maintain high hygiene standards, ensuring all areas, including fridges and freezers, are kept clean and well-organized.. Monitor and record fridge and freezer temperatures daily.. Ensure proper food handling, storage, and rotation according to food hygiene regulations.. Minimise food wastage and keep track of inventory.. Maintain and report issues with kitchen equipment to the Owners.. Comply with all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations.. . Person Specification:. Essential Skills & Experience:. Proven experience in a café, restaurant, canteen, or pub kitchen.. Strong cooking skills with a flair for high-quality food preparation.. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.. A proactive and motivated approach, with the ability to work under pressure.. A positive, customer-focused attitude with a passion for food.. Good time management and the ability to multitask effectively.. . Desirable:. Food Safety & Hygiene and Understanding Allergens qualifications.. . Personal Qualities:. A results-driven approach with a commitment to high standards.. A collaborative team player who supports colleagues and contributes to a positive workplace.. Customer-focused, professional, and proactive in problem-solving.. Eager to learn and take advantage of development opportunities.. . Why Join Us?. Work in a friendly and supportive team with a strong community focus.. . · If you’re ready to bring your Chef skills to Toast Stores and be part of something fresh and exciting, we’d love to hear from you!

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £13.5 – £15 hourly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Toast Stores ltd:

Toaststores is located in London's newest park, we are family run business who want to offer exceptional food & beverage, our ethos is about having fun & being part of an exciting journey.