Chef - Henley-on-Thames - Cafe - £12.71+

Pay: From £12.71 per hour, depending on experience (typically around £13.00 per hour for experienced café cooks)

• Competitive hourly pay with opportunities to increase based on experience
• Daytime hours only - 8:00am to 4:00pm
• Free on-site parking
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Christmas closure (typically 4-5 days)
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Stable, year-round employment

About the Role

My client is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Café Cook to join their friendly team at a busy, community-focused café in Nuffield.

The café forms part of a welcoming creative and community venue, serving high-quality, freshly prepared food to visitors throughout the week. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys producing simple, freshly cooked meals in a relaxed and supportive environment.

This is a daytime-only position with shifts from 8:00am to 4:00pm, making it ideal for someone looking for an excellent work-life balance.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be preparing and serving a variety of freshly cooked breakfast and lunch dishes, including:

• Full English breakfasts
• Sausage brioche rolls
• Toasted sandwiches and paninis

You'll also be responsible for:

• Food preparation and cooking
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Stock rotation and ingredient management
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Working efficiently during busy breakfast and lunch services

What We're Looking For

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience working in a café, kitchen or catering environment
• The ability to work independently during busy service periods
• A good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety
• A reliable, positive attitude and strong work ethic
• The ability to work well as part of a small, friendly team

This role is best suited to an experienced café or kitchen cook. My client is not looking for a Head Chef; they're looking for someone who enjoys preparing great-quality café food in a welcoming environment.

Hours

• Shifts are 8:00am to 4:00pm (8 hours)
• 7 Days a week operation
• All team members are required to work at least one weekend day
• The number of shifts and working days will be agreed with the successful candidate
• Full-time and part-time applications are welcome

Pay

From £12.71 per hour, depending on experience.

Experienced café cooks typically earn around £13.00 per hour, with higher rates considered for candidates who bring additional relevant experience.

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