Company Overview
Tarka's Cafe is a bustling and welcoming establishment located on the Essex/Suffolk border. We pride ourselves on serving delicious breakfast and lunch options six days a week, all prepared from scratch in our dedicated kitchen. Our friendly team is passionate about creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our guests.
Job Summary
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Chef to join our busy café kitchen. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in preparing high-quality, freshly made food and enjoys working in a fast-paced, friendly environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing and cooking fresh breakfast and lunch dishes to a consistently high standard
- Supporting menu development and introducing seasonal specials
- Managing stock, ordering and minimising waste
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards
- Supporting the Head Chef and supervising junior kitchen staff
- Ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently during busy service periods
What We're Looking For:
- Previous experience in a chef role within a café, restaurant or similar kitchen
- Strong cooking skills with a passion for fresh, quality food
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- A positive, hands-on approach and the ability to lead by example
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
We offer a supportive working environment, competitive pay and the opportunity to be part of a growing café with a great reputation. If you're an experienced chef looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £27,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
