Are you looking to build on your existing experience in kitchens to find the the next step in your hospitality career?
Or perhaps you’re looking for a part-time role in which you can learn, grow and really contribute to the growth and development of a small business?
We’ve been building Grow Kitchen, a café and coffee shop in lovely Morecambe. I'm currently looking for someone to join my kitchen / back of house team.
The role will involve a mix of food preparation and cooking alongside cleaning and washing up. It would suit someone with good kitchen experience, perhaps someone who's help entry-level chef or cook roles.
One of our core values is “Excellence in everything we do”. This means “we commit to excellence in everything we do—our food, coffee, atmosphere, and operations. We ensure that every guest experience is exceptional and every product meets the highest standards.”
You’ll be part of a team helping make that happen, by supporting both our kitchen and back of house to run smoothly and focus on quality in all areas.
Your role:
· You’ll work alongside the owner and chef, as a part-time member of the team, to help us create and serve great-tasting food
Your responsibilities in the role:
· Food preparation
· Cooking, plating dishes
· Providing input into menu and dishes once established
· Washing up, drying and cleaning
· Stock rotation, hygiene records, assisting with orders
· Occasionally clearing and cleaning tables
· Clear communication with the rest of the team to ensure a smooth operation (and a positive working environment)
· Sometimes serving food to tables
· Talking to customers, for example about their order or food
· Keeping back of house areas clean, safe and hygienic. Maintaining high levels of food and personal hygiene at all times
· Following opening and closing procedures / checklists each day (including end-of-day cleaning)
· Understanding and properly handling of allergy orders and requests (training provided)
· Capturing and sharing feedback (your own, from staff, from customers) to help us improve our service and operations
· As a small and new business, you may also be required to assist with other tasks and provide other support
We’re looking with someone who has:
· A growth mindset. We’re looking for people who want to be the best version of themselves. People willing to learn, to share knowledge, to grow.
· Empathy and emotional intelligence. We’re all human and we all have flaws. That’s ok. We’d love to work with people who look to understand and manage their emotions, communicate well and respond well to guidance and feedback
· We aim to give our customers a positive experience through our service, our food and our environment. You’ll need to show us that you can do this.
· A good work ethic, showing initiative, and doing things that need doing (not thinking "someone else will do it")
Specific job requirements:
·Experience in kitchens in a hospitality/catering setting
· Food preparation experience, ideally in a commercial setting
· Knowledge of food hygiene and food handling
· Experience of providing a high level of customer service, hospitality and professionalism
· A passion for good food. Willingness to try new foods. Ability to talk positively to customers about our food, our suppliers, our ethos etc
· Experience following clear procedures and policies to ensure consistently good service and standards
· Availability to work most weekends, and probably some weekday and evening work depending on need
What you can expect from us
· Fair rates of pay (above minimum wage)
· 14-25 hours per week (variable due to seasonality and business need)
· Holiday pay
· Induction and ongoing training (potentially including free online courses)
· Free meal and drinks on each shift
· To be treated fairly, with respect and trusted to do a good job
· A commitment to help you be the best you can be in the role
· Be part of an exciting new business, which we hope will grow to be a much-loved Morecambe eatery
· For the right person we hope this will be a long-term opportunity, with the potential for increased responsibilities and truly contributing to the success of the business
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £11.85-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate? (not essential, but helpful)
- Are you available, and willing, to commit to working most weekends, especially during spring and summer, as well as some weekday shifts?
- How much experience do you have in a commercial kitchen setting? What were your core tasks/responsibilities? How long have you worked in kitchens?
Work Location: In person
