cook Barnstaple, England
Job description
About us
We are a cafe situated in the centre of Barnstaple, with a recently new ownership. We pride oursleves on offering freshly cooked to order food, homemade cakes and delicious coffees. At times the cafe can get very busy and the ideal candidate needs to not be phased by this, but remain calm and get the food orders out as quickly as possible, while ensuring it looks appetising.
We are looking for an experienced and flexible Cook to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in the kitchen, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for creating delicious meals. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing meals according to the menu, and ensuring that all food safety standards are met. Additionally, the Cook will be expected to keep the kitchen clean and organized at all times, this includes helping to load and unload the dishwasher. A good sense of humour and the ability to get along well with other people is essential, as the kitchen can get cosy at times!
The ideal candidate must also be flexible as there could be extra hours available to cover sickness and staff holidays. Initially the role is 2/3 days a week to include every Sunday, but this could lead to more when covering holidays. Being able to work during the school holidays is also an essential requirement. We are looking for an immediate start, although the Sunday cover might take a couple of weeks to get up and running due to also needing new barista trained staff.
Responsibilities:
- Learn the menu and prepare food in a timely manner.
- Ensure that all food is cooked to the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
- Monitor food inventory and keep a list of what we run out of.
- Communicate with other staff and customers regarding menu items, and have a positive, fun and kind manner.
- Be knowledgeable about food safety regulations - a recent Food Hygiene certificate is helpful but not essential as this can be offered.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 18 per week
Salary: £10.00-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Experience:
- Cooking: 3 years (preferred)
- Kitchen experience: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
