Cook needed

Cafe Delice; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cafe Delice in Huddersfield seeks a motivated cook to prepare, season, and cook menu items to standard recipes and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced cafe.

You will collaborate with a team, maintain mise en place, follow portion controls, ensure sanitation, and communicate with servers during peak service hours.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands-on cooking experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods and knife skills.
• Ability to stand long shifts in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and FIFO principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook menu items according to standardized recipes.
• Wash, chop, and mise en place before service.
• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and food presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen stations.
• Monitor storage temperatures and rotate stock.

Skills

Cooking experience

Teamwork & communication

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training recommended

Job description

A cook prepares, seasons, and cooks food items according to standardized recipes and food safety standards in cafe

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Core Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Wash, peel, chop, slice, and measure ingredients ("mise en place") before service.
• Cooking & Plating: Grill, sauté, roast, fry, or broil menu items while ensuring proper presentation, portion control, and temperature.
• Recipe Adherence: Follow specific recipes, dietary guidelines, and portion standards consistently.
• Kitchen Sanitation: Clean and sanitize workstations, cutting boards, utensils, and cooking equipment throughout the shift.
• Inventory & Safety: Label, date, and rotate food items using first-in, first-out (FIFO) principles and monitor proper storage temperatures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 1 to 3 years of hands-on cooking experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; culinary school training or a food handler’s card (such as ServSafe) is often preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of various cooking methods, knife skills, and food safety regulations.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts, work in a fast-paced environment,
• Teamwork & Communication: Clear communication with kitchen staff, servers, and kitchen managers during peak service hours.