Civic Recruitment Limited
Chef
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3 months contract with a local authority
Rate: £18.25/hr Umbrella
Summary
We are seeking an experienced and reliable Chef to support the day-to-day operation of a busy café during its peak tourist season. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality café-style comfort food, maintaining excellent food hygiene standards, and ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen throughout service.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook café-style comfort food to a high standard.
- Complete daily food preparation and mise en place for service.
- Manage kitchen tickets/orders efficiently during busy service periods.
- Ensure food is prepared and presented consistently and within service times.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
- Carry out opening and closing kitchen procedures.
- Monitor food quality and stock levels, reporting shortages when required.
- Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
- Support the wider café team to ensure excellent customer service.
- Assist with cleaning duties and equipment maintenance as required.
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Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Chef in a busy café, restaurant, or similar hospitality environment.
- Proven ability to work efficiently during high-volume service periods.
- Experience preparing fresh café-style meals and comfort food.
- Ability to manage multiple orders and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Experience working independently and as part of a team.
- Valid Food Safety Certificate essential.
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Additional Information
- 3 months contract with a local authority
- Rate: £18.25/hr Umbrella
- Working hours: 37.50 hours per week
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- 5 Days per Week, includes weekends and bank holidays
- We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
- The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
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