Cook/Kitchen/Salad Bar Assistant

Job Title: Cook Location: Doncaster Salary: £28,700 per year Job Type: Full Time – Permanent. Tuesday to Saturday, 7.30am – 4.00pm. Weekend availability is essential. Larder section - Breakfast and various sharing platters. Join Our Kitchen Team. ROSES 1951 is looking for a passionate, organised and reliable Cook to join our kitchen team. We pride ourselves on producing high-quality breakfasts, beautifully presented sharing platters and freshly prepared dishes, all served with genuine hospitality. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen and understands that consistency, cleanliness and attention to detail are just as important as great food. Would you like to be part of this?

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook our breakfast menu to a consistently high standard.
• Complete daily food preparation and ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for service.
• Assemble signature platters, side dishes and other menu items with exceptional presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient workstation throughout the day.
• Follow food hygiene, allergen and health and safety procedures at all times.
• Work safely and responsibly to minimise the risk of cross-contamination.
• Maintain excellent stock rotation and organisation while helping to minimise food waste.
• Carry out quality control checks to ensure every dish leaving the kitchen meets our high standards.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal menu development, daily specials and new dishes.
• Work closely with the wider team to deliver a smooth, efficient and enjoyable service.
• Maintain a consistently high standard of food preparation, presentation and kitchen cleanliness.

About You

We are looking for a Cook who is passionate about quality food and takes pride in delivering consistently high standards. To succeed in this role, you will bring the following skills and behaviours:

• Previous cook or professional kitchen experience.
• A genuine passion for producing high-quality food.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for contributing ideas for menu development and new dishes.
• A clean, methodical and organised approach to food preparation.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A strong understanding of food safety, allergen awareness and kitchen hygiene.
• The ability to remain calm, organised and efficient during busy services.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A strong work ethic and reliable approach.
• Pride in maintaining high standards at all times. Why Join ROSES 1951? At ROSES 1951, we're more than just a café – we're a family business built on over 70 years of hospitality. We believe in serving people well, supporting one another and creating a workplace where everyone takes pride in what they do. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, established team in a daytime cook role, with no late-night finishes, where quality, creativity, teamwork and genuine hospitality come first. How to Apply: If you're an experienced Cook looking for a daytime role where you can make a real contribution, we'd love to hear from you. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV. Candidates with relevant experience or job titles including Chef, Breakfast Chef, Line Chef, Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Cook, Senior Chef, Kitchen Chef, Café Chef, Restaurant Chef, Head Cook or Experienced Cook may also be considered for this role