Creative Café Chef — Day Shifts, Flexible Hours, Growth

Bob & Berts; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff card to use on shift and for

Unlimited free hot drinks

Free cake on your birthday

Enhanced family friendly policies

Opportunities to grow your career

Job summary

Bob and Bert's Dunfermline is seeking a passionate and skilled Chef to lead our kitchen, crafting high-quality, comforting dishes using fresh, local ingredients.

You’ll develop seasonal menus, manage daily prep, ensure food safety, and work in a fast-paced cafe environment with weekend and early-morning shifts.

This part-time role offers flexible hours, 15–20 hours weekly, with opportunities to grow your career in a friendly team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef or cook in a café, bistro, or fast-paced kitchen.
• Proven ability to create menus, manage costs, and work with seasonal produce.
• Ability to work quickly and cleanly under pressure.
• Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to train junior staff.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Efficiency

Culinary knowledge

Teamwork

Food safety

Menu development

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Bob and Bert's Dunfermline is seeking a passionate and skilled Chef to lead our kitchen, crafting high-quality, comforting dishes using fresh, local ingredients.

You’ll develop seasonal menus, manage daily prep, ensure food safety, and work in a fast-paced cafe environment with weekend and early-morning shifts.

This part-time role offers flexible hours, 15–20 hours weekly, with opportunities to grow your career in a friendly team.