Head Chef

Tea Room Baker & Kitchen Assistant

Location: Oken Tea Room
Hours: 35-40 per week
Salary: £13.50 per hour

We are a small, independent tea room known for our homemade cakes, freshly baked treats, and high-quality food. We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Baker & Kitchen Assistant to join our kitchen team and help maintain our high standards.

Job Overview

This role is focused entirely on back-of-house duties, including baking, food preparation, kitchen organisation, and maintaining excellent hygiene standards. The successful candidate will be passionate about producing high-quality homemade baked goods and supporting the smooth running of the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities:

Baking

• Preparing and baking cakes, scones, traybakes, biscuits, and other homemade products.
• Following recipes accurately and maintaining consistency in presentation and quality.
• Assisting with the development of seasonal and speciality baked items.
• Monitoring baking supplies and reporting stock requirements.

Food Preparation

• Preparing ingredients and assisting with the production of menu items.
• Ensuring all food is prepared, stored, and labelled correctly.
• Supporting daily kitchen operations and service preparation.

Kitchen Operations

• Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient working environment.
• Washing dishes, utensils, and baking equipment as required.
• Carrying out cleaning schedules and kitchen maintenance tasks.
• Complying with all food safety, health, and hygiene regulations.
• Assisting with stock rotation and inventory management.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• A passion for baking and food preparation.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• High standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a small team.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a bakery, café kitchen, tea room, or similar food preparation environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities to contribute ideas for new baked products.
• Staff discount on food and drinks.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.

To apply, please send your CV along with a brief note outlining your baking and kitchen experience.

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person