As the sole Cook in our café kitchen, you’ll take full responsibility for preparing and serving high-quality food for our daytime café service and occasional event catering. This is a hands-on role where you’ll manage everything from food prep to presentation, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation. KE Y RESPONSIBILITIES Work collaboratively with the General Manager and café team to achieve overall business, profit, and service targets, aligning with the venue’s vision and objectives. Adopt a proactive and flexible approach to planning, prioritising, and carrying out day-to-day kitchen administration tasks relevant to the role Ensure robust quality control measures and hygiene practices are consistently implemented in accordance with health and safety legislation and company policy Manage food production effectively, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining consistent standards and quality across the venue’s food offering Deliver a varied and appealing daytime café menu Undertake food preparation and cooking, as well as receiving and storing food and beverage deliveries Ensure all operational areas are fully prepared and stocked for each service, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment Monitor and maintain all kitchen equipment through regular checks and due care Support the monthly stocktake process with accurate preparation and valuation Achieve budgeted cost-of-sales targets by following recipes and portion guidelines precisely Minimise waste and loss through effective storage and handling practices Strive to always achieve and maintain a 5-star EHO food safety rating Continuously seek opportunities to improve sustainability within the kitchen, contributing to the venue’s Environmental Strategy Delivery Plan