Main Duties Washing up: Cleaning dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment. Cleaning: Keeping work surfaces, floors, storage areas, and kitchen appliances hygienic. Waste management: Disposing of rubbish, recycling, and sometimes handling food waste. Stock management support: Unloading deliveries, checking supplies, and storing food safely. Assisting chefs: Fetching ingredients, preparing basic items (like peeling vegetables), and carrying out simple food prep tasks. Equipment care: Ensuring dishwashers, sinks, and cleaning tools are maintained and working. Skills & Qualities Needed Good stamina and ability to work on your feet for long periods. Attention to detail, especially around hygiene and food safety. Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Team player with good communication skills. Reliability and willingness to take on repetitive but essential tasks. Work Environment Usually fast-paced, hot, and sometimes noisy. Involves working evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on the establishment. Physically demanding: lifting heavy pots, standing for long hours, constant cleaning.
Location: Brookmans Park, Herts Salary: Competitive, based on experience Hours: [Full-time/Part-time], flexible shifts including weekends Benefits: Friendly working environment, pension scheme, staff discounts, training opportunities About Us We are a new independent coffee shop with a modern kitchen, based in a welcoming village community. We serve freshly made breakfasts and brunches, with a focus on quality and presentation. As a startup, we’re excited to offer our team the chance to shape what we serve, with creativity and flexibility encouraged. Role Overview As a our Cook, you’ll prepare and serve our breakfast and brunch dishes in a relaxed, friendly environment. This is not a high-pressure chef role—it’s about quality, consistency, and passion for food. You’ll also have the opportunity to recommend new dishes and put your own stamp on our evolving menu. Key Responsibilities • Cook and prepare breakfast and brunch dishes to a high standard, • Suggest and help develop new menu items, • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen, • Manage ingredients and stock, keeping supplies fresh and ready, • Serve food promptly during busy periods, • Follow food safety and hygiene standards, • Previous cooking experience in a café, coffee shop, or similar (preferred but not essential), • A genuine passion for food and presentation, • Positive and adaptable personality, willing to share ideas, • Understanding of food hygiene and safety practices (training can be provided), • A brand-new kitchen with top-of-the-range equipment, • Flexibility to recommend new dishes and shape our menu, • A friendly and supportive working environment, • Training and development opportunities, • Pension scheme and staff discounts