Chef
- dunfermline, scotland, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Part time
Job Description
Job Title: Chef
Store: Bob and Bert's Dunfermline
Position Type: Part-time 15 to 20 hours (incl. weekends/early mornings) needs to be fully flexible
chef-friendly shifts with earlier finishes
Hours you can actually plan around: Monday to Friday shifts finish by 6.30pm and weekend shifts finish by 6.30pm - no late-night kitchen closes.
Candidates must exceed the age of18years old for thisjobroledue tothe mature nature of some duties.
Job Summary
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Chef to lead our kitchen, creating high-quality, delicious, and consistent food for our guests. You will develop seasonal menus, manage daily food prep, maintain excellent food safety standards, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role is perfect for a creative chef who enjoys working with fresh, local ingredients and cares about bringing comfort food to the local community.
Key Responsibilities
- Menu & Creativity: Develop and execute creative, fresh, and seasonal cafe menus, including breakfast and lunch.
- Food Preparation: Prepare and cook menu items) to high quality standards.
- Consistency & Presentation: Ensure all dishes are prepared to spec and presented aesthetically to enhance customer experience.
- Stock & Ordering: Monitor stock levels, manage inventory, and place orders with suppliers, while minimizing wastage.
- Hygiene & Safety: Maintain a spotless kitchen workspace and strictly adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations, aiming for a high sanitation rating.
- Teamwork & Operations: Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service and handle customer special requests or allergies.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Previous experience as a chef or cook in a café, bistro, or fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Culinary Knowledge: Proven ability to create menus, manage costs, and work with seasonal produce.
- Efficiency: Ability to work quickly and cleanly under pressure.
- Certifications:
- Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
- Leadership: Strong organizational skills and ability to train and motivate junior staff or volunteers.
- Personality: Passionate about food, friendly, and team-oriented.
- Right to work in the UK
Benefits
- Friendly and creative work environment
- Day shifts
- 50% staff card to use on shift and with friends & family!
- Unlimited free hot drinks!
- Free cake on your birthday!
- Enhanced family friendly policies!
- Length of service recognition!
- Opportunities to grow your career!