Full time chef wanted for busy cafe/bar.

Full-Time Chef – Cafe Svejk

Job Description

As a full-time chef at Cafe Svejk, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food while maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen. You will play an important role in ensuring consistent food quality, excellent hygiene standards, and a positive dining experience for our guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation and Cooking: Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to Cafe Svejk’s menu and quality standards.

• Food Hygiene and Safety: Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with food safety regulations, including proper food handling, storage, temperature control, and prevention of cross-contamination.

• Kitchen Cleaning: Keep all kitchen areas, equipment, utensils, and workstations clean, sanitised, and organised throughout the working day.

• Stock Management: Monitor ingredient levels, check deliveries, rotate stock, and ensure ingredients are stored correctly and used before their expiry dates.

• Food Quality Control: Ensure all dishes meet the required standards for taste, freshness, portion size, and presentation.

• Menu Preparation: Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and the preparation of daily specials when required.

• Waste Management: Minimise food waste through careful preparation, portion control, and responsible use of ingredients.

• Kitchen Organisation: Ensure the kitchen is well prepared for service, with ingredients, equipment, and workstations ready for efficient operation.

• Teamwork and Communication: Work closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service and effective communication during busy periods.

• Compliance: Follow all relevant food safety procedures, workplace health and safety requirements, and internal kitchen guidelines.

• Reliability and Professionalism: Maintain a professional attitude, work independently when required, and contribute to a positive and respectful working environment.

Requirements

• Experience working in a professional kitchen is preferred.

• Good knowledge of food hygiene, food safety, and safe food handling practices.

• Ability to work efficiently and maintain high standards under pressure.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• A reliable, responsible, and flexible approach to work.

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated chef who takes pride in their work, values quality and cleanliness, and wants to contribute to the daily success of Cafe Svejk.