Culinary Specialist
3 months ago
Our client, a bustling café, is seeking a dedicated Cook to enhance their culinary team.
This role provides an excellent work-life balance, with a schedule that accommodates weekdays during daytime hours.
As a Cook, your primary responsibility will be to prepare and serve a diverse selection of breakfast dishes, lunches, desserts, and snacks to patrons.
The café prides itself on offering meals that are freshly made to order, catering to both takeaway and dine-in customers. The ideal candidate will possess a genuine enthusiasm for preparing fresh food and delivering exceptional customer service.
Benefits:
- Balanced work schedule - Monday to Friday, daytime hours
- Complimentary onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- Support for Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Access to numerous retailer discounts
- Recognition events for staff
Additionally, enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (with up to 3 days designated for holiday closure).
Working Hours:
- 35 hours per week
- Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
- No weekend shifts
- Prepare and serve a variety of high-quality, visually appealing meals made to order, including breakfasts, light lunches, and snacks.
- Engage with customers to gather feedback and ensure a positive dining experience.
- Contribute to menu development and suggest ideas to enhance customer choices and boost revenue.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen by adhering to a daily cleaning schedule, ensuring all areas, including fridges and floors, are kept to the highest standards.
- Comply with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations consistently.
- Collaborate closely with the Chef Manager on daily operations and provide coverage when necessary.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in cooking and baking within a similar environment (restaurant, café, canteen, or pub).
- Desirable qualifications in Food Safety & Hygiene and understanding of allergens.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and hardworking, with the ability to take initiative.
- Confident, customer-oriented team player with a positive outlook and a passion for quality food.
- Able to perform well under pressure and manage time effectively.
- Possession of a valid driving license and personal transportation is preferred due to location.
If you are a culinary professional seeking a role that offers a favorable work-life balance, this opportunity may be ideal for you.
Scattergoods Agency is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.