Cook/Kitchen Manager

Salary range £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

We are seeking a passionate, organized, and experienced Cook/Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys hands-on cooking, and has strong leadership skills to manage and maintain food quality, and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Ensure consistency in presentation and taste.
• Oversee food prep to maintain efficient service during peak hours.
• Monitor portion control and minimize waste.
• Schedule kitchen shifts and manage daily staffing requirements.
• Train new kitchen team members and ensure ongoing staff development.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.

• Order food and supplies in line with budget and inventory levels.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and manage stock rotation.
• Minimize food waste and monitor kitchen costs to support profitability.

• Ensure food is stored, handled, and prepared in line with health regulations.
• Enforce hygiene and sanitation standards (HACCP or local guidelines).
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations.

• Proven experience as a cook with leadership or kitchen management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of food safety practices. Food safety level 2 minimum
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and work well within a team.
• Early mornings, weekends, will be required, working on a shift basis