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We’re looking for foodies to join our kitchen teams at our Coulsdon and upcoming Caterham branch. We’re looking for hands-on foodies who can take ownership of sections in the kitchen, keep things running smoothly and take pride in the food that leaves the pass. You don’t need to have formal chef experience. If you’re confident in the kitchen, passionate about food and ready to take responsibility, we can train you up. Kitchen or chef experience is desirable. You will: • Take ownership of the kitchen and keep service running smoothly, • Prepare and cook menu items throughout the day, • Complete daily prep and stay on top of prep lists, • Follow recipes, portion standards and food safety procedures, • Maintain consistently high standards of quality and presentation, • Keep the kitchen clean, organised and efficient, • Manage stock rotation and support with deliveries, • Keep on top of waste and food storage, • Communicate with the front-of-house team throughout service, • Help train and support other members of the kitchen team, • Look after kitchen equipment and make sure everything is ready for service, • Stay calm, organised and proactive during busy periods You bring: • A genuine passion for food and cooking, • Confidence working independently and taking ownership, • Kitchen or chef experience is desirable, but not essential, • Good organisation and the ability to work at pace, • Strong attention to quality and consistency, • Good communication skills, • A positive, team-focused attitude, • A willingness to learn and develop your kitchen skills, • Pride in the food you put out, • A proactive attitude and the ability to spot what needs doing What we need from you: • Availability to work some weekends as part of your regular rota, • Flexibility to work across busy periods and support the wider kitchen team, • A reliable, hands-on approach and willingness to get stuck in What you get: • Endless cups of Grumpy Goose coffee while you’re on shift, • A free meal while you’re working, • Shared tips across the team, • Pension scheme, • Daytime hours with no evening shifts, • Staff discount when you visit us on your days off, • The chance to be part of our growing team