We are a much loved award winning dog friendly café situated on the busy Kings Road, Chelsea. We are looking for an experienced creative café cook to join our team part-time and assist in creating sophisticated classic café meals as well as simple human grade dog treats. The ideal candidate should have a real passion for creating nutritious, exciting meals for both people and dogs, and have an innovative mind.
Responsibilities would include the following:
- Prepping and cooking various ingredients such as meats and vegetables
- Cooking dishes and creating seasonal menu
- Working as part of a team and collaborating with the cooks to cook meals and create a fluid workflow
- Cleaning up the kitchen space after cooking each meal and ensuring the prep area and kitchen is cleaned and sanitised at the end of the shift
- Maintaining a pantry stock record regularly
- Ordering and restocking the pantry and fridge as necessary
- Keeping up high standards of food hygiene and keeping record of this
- Properly storing food items at appropriate temperatures
- Maintain communication with staff working on the café floor to ensure quality and customer satisfaction
Qualifications
- Proven experience in food preparation and cooking within a café or restaurant setting
- Strong culinary skills with a focus on meal preparation and presentation
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
- Background in kitchen operations and teamwork
- Previous serving experience is a plus, enhancing customer service skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards
Working hours
- Monday-Sunday
- 3-4 days a week
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
