A Day in the Life

As a Breakfast Chef, you'll:

• Prepare and cook breakfast dishes to Trading Post's quality and presentation standards.
• Ensure every meal is served promptly, consistently, and with great attention to detail.
• Prepare ingredients and organise your section before service begins.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness throughout every shift.
• Work closely with the Front of House team to ensure a smooth and efficient service.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate any shortages to the Kitchen Manager.
• Follow company recipes, food safety procedures, and kitchen standards at all times.
• Support your teammates during busy periods and contribute to a positive kitchen environment.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you'll:

• Deliver consistently high-quality breakfasts that exceed customer expectations.
• Prepare food efficiently without compromising on quality.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Keep your section clean, organised, and fully prepared for service.
• Work collaboratively with your team to create a smooth and enjoyable service.
• Take pride in every dish you prepare.
• Become a reliable and valued member of the kitchen team.

Who We're Looking For

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Have a passion for cooking and preparing fresh food.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Stay calm and organised during busy services.
• Take pride in maintaining high standards.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Take ownership of your work and look for ways to improve.

Previous Experience

We're looking for someone with:

• Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen is preferred.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe food preparation.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience preparing breakfast or brunch menus.
• A Level 2 Food Safety qualification.
• Experience working in a busy café or hospitality environment.
• An ambition to progress within the kitchen team.

Career Development

Many of our kitchen leaders began by mastering the fundamentals.

As a Breakfast Chef, you'll continue developing your culinary skills through structured training, coaching, and practical experience.

Whether your ambition is to become a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef, General Manager, or Development Chef, we'll provide the support and opportunities to help you build a rewarding career with Trading Post.

Our Culture

We're proud of the culture we've built.

We're passionate about coffee, but we're equally passionate about people.

We work hard, support one another, celebrate success, and believe that every team member contributes to creating exceptional experiences for our guests.

As a Breakfast Chef, you'll play an important role in delivering those experiences by preparing food that our customers enjoy and by supporting a kitchen where teamwork, respect, and quality are at the centre of everything we do.

If you're looking for somewhere that values fresh food, encourages learning, and supports your personal and professional development, you'll feel right at home.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about cooking, enjoy working as part of a great team, and want to build your career with Trading Post Coffee Roasters, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV along with your application.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and able to thrive. We want every candidate to have the best possible experience, so if there's anything we can do to support you during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know.