Kitchen Manager / Cook

W Lawrence Taylor; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local family-run business is seeking a Kitchen Manager/Cook for their Coffee Shop at Lathcoats Farm in Chelmsford. The ideal candidate will oversee kitchen operations, ensure food safety, and lead a team of cooks. Passion for cooking and baking is essential. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that prioritizes quality and local produce, with a focus on creating an enjoyable work environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking and baking.
• Experience in kitchen management preferred.
• Ability to lead and train a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards.
• Lead and coach kitchen team members.
• Manage food costs and stock levels.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Cooking and baking skills

Job description

We are looking for a Kitchen Manager / Cook who is highly self-motivated, has a great attitude to learning and is committed to delivering exceptional standards of food, manage our team of cooks within our busy Coffee Shop at Lathcoats Farm based in Galleywood Chelmsford.

Here at the Bee Shed coffee shop we pride ourselves in offering freshly baked scones and cakes daily using as much local produce as we can within our baking and dishes. This is a perfect role for someone who wants to work for a local family run business and has passion for cooking and baking.

As a Kitchen Manager / Cook at the Bee Shed Coffee House, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our kitchen operations including :

• Prepare fresh foods to an exemplary standard daily
• Accountable for food safety and hygiene within the specified kitchen areas
• Leading, training and coaching the kitchen team, creating an inclusive and supportive team environment where your team feels valued, motivated and empowered to contribute their best work
• Be responsible for the costing of dishes & achieving the food margin through portion control and management of raw ingredients
• Stocking shelves and ensuring stock...