Working Hours: 7:00am – 3:00pm, part-time to start (flexible over 5-6 days)
Hourly Rate: £14.00/hour, depending on experience
Contract Type: Fixed-term with a view to permanent
Breakfast & Lunch Service:
* Prepare and serve a high-quality breakfast and lunch menu for guests, visitors and staff.
* Ensure consistent quality, presentation and portion control.
* Set up and clear down kitchen and cafe areas for service.
Menu Development:
* Develop seasonal lunch offerings based on fresh ingredients and local produce.
* Collaborate on future menu planning for evening events, functions, and dinners.
* Test and trial small event dishes, canapés, buffets and bespoke requests.
Operational Standards:
* Maintain all food hygiene, safety and cleanliness standards (Level 2 Food Hygiene minimum).
* Ensure efficient stock control, kitchen maintenance and waste reduction.
* Operate tills, handle payments, and maintain front-of-house presentation.
Team and Culture:
* Lead service solo during quieter periods; supervise small teams when required.
* Provide a warm and professional welcome to all guests and visitors.
* Embody our values of inclusion, creativity, and respect.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* A confident, independent chef with 2+ years’ experience in a similar role.
* Strong breakfast and lunch skills (batch cooking, plating, hot-hold and cold options).
* Passionate about seasonal cooking, sustainability and developing new menus.
* Calm under pressure, organised and clean in their work.
* Excellent interpersonal skills – this role involves both kitchen and front-of-house duties.
Future Growth Path
This role is intended to grow over the next 6–12 months. Opportunities include:
* Expanded hours and responsibility for dinner services.
* Menu ownership for events and functions.
* Involvement in developing a new commercial kitchen space.
* Career pathway to Lead Chef.
Benefits
* Free on-site parking.
* Free meals during shift.
* Opportunity to shape and grow a food service from the ground up.
We endeavour to reply to all applications, however, if you haven`t heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Grafters Recruitment Consultants / Grafters Accountancy Personnel