Cafe Chef

About the role

As a Café Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality meals, supporting the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, and ensuring our customers receive a great café experience. This is a busy and fast-paced role, so the successful candidate must be able to work efficiently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain high standards during busy service periods.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking high-quality café meals according to company recipes and standards
• Ensuring food is consistently presented to a high standard
• Managing food preparation and service efficiently during busy periods
• Following all food safety, hygiene, and health and safety procedures
• Ensuring correct food storage, temperature control, stock rotation, and food handling procedures are followed at all times
• Completing required food safety checks and documentation
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment
• Completing daily cleaning tasks to a high standard
• Ensuring kitchen equipment, benches, floors, storage areas, and workstations are thoroughly cleaned and maintained
• Managing food waste and maintaining efficient stock control

About you

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Chef
• Previous experience working in a café, restaurant, or similar fast-paced hospitality environment
• Strong knowledge and understanding of food safety, hygiene, and cleaning requirements
• Experience maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and organisation
• The ability to work efficiently and remain calm during busy service periods
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and excellent attention to detail
• A commitment to consistently delivering high-quality food and excellent customer experiences
• Available to work Monday to Sunday, including weekends and public holidays when required, between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM