Chef

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate, clean and tidy Chef to join our small friendly team for a FULL TIME position (min 28h). The ideal candidate will posses cooking & prepping skills and a deep understanding of food safety, the ability to work together with the existing staff as well as the ability of work on their own when and if needed.

As a vegan business we require some knowledge about vegan cuisine and an extreme understanding of food allergy.

You will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while working in harmony with your colleagues & business owner, ensuring kitchen standards of food prep are met and delivering great dining experiences to our guests.

Our kitchen is very small, so flexibility is highly required, in terms of working days, times and duties as well.

Duties

• Work with the kitchen team to ensure efficient food preparation and service delivery as well as cleaning/washing duties; work alone to be able to complete prepping, cleaning & complete service (on quieter days).
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain hygiene standards throughout the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to meet customer expectations and dietary requirements as well as creating dishes for our special board in agreement with business owner.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Monitor stock levels and assist in ordering supplies as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef in a restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Great culinary skills with a passion for cooking and creativity in vegan food development.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with team members.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality food production and exceptional customer service.

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 28.0 – 34.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience with vegan food or are you vegan?

Experience:

• Chef: 2 years (preferred)
• Cooking: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person