About Willows
Willows is a busy, well-established café in Perth city centre. We serve breakfast, lunch, baking and afternoon teas, with a focus on good food, consistency and friendly service.
This is a daytime kitchen role, with typical shifts usually between 8am and 4pm. No evenings or split shifts.
About the role
We are looking for a Trainee Chef / Cook to join our kitchen team. This role would suit someone who enjoys cooking, wants to learn, and can work well as part of a busy team.
Previous kitchen or hospitality experience is helpful, but not essential if you are reliable, willing to learn and able to work at pace.
Key responsibilities
- Assist with food preparation and cooking
- Learn our breakfast, lunch and baking prep
- Help keep food quality and presentation consistent
- Work cleanly and safely during busy service
- Support opening, closing and cleaning routines
- Follow food safety, allergen and kitchen procedures
What we are looking for
- Interest in cooking and food preparation
- Reliability and good timekeeping
- Ability to work quickly and calmly during busy periods
- Willingness to learn from the Head Chef and kitchen team
- Good standards of cleanliness and organisation
- Food safety training is helpful, but training can be provided
Benefits
- Daytime shifts
- No split shifts
- Tips
- Company pension
- 50% staff discount during shifts
- 20% staff discount off-shift
- Training from our Head Chef
- Opportunity to progress as you develop
Apply now
If you are keen to build your kitchen skills and join a supportive café team, apply through our website:
https://www.willowsperth.co.uk/careers
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
