Job Title:  Chef - Immediate start 

Store: Bob and Berts Cookstown 
Position Type: Full-time — chef-friendly shifts with earlier finishes

Hours you can actually plan around: Monday to Friday shifts finish by 8.30pm, and weekend shifts finish by 6.30pm — no late-night kitchen closes.

Candidates must exceed the age of 18 years old for this job role due to the mature nature of some duties.

Job Summary

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Chef to join our kitchen team, serving high-quality, delicious and consistent food in a busy café environment. This is a great opportunity for a chef who wants creativity, pace and pride in their food — without the late-night finishes that often come with kitchen roles. You will support daily food prep, maintain excellent food safety standards, and help deliver fresh, comforting dishes our guests love.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu & Creativity: Develop and execute creative, fresh, and seasonal cafe menus, including breakfast and lunch.
• Food Preparation: Prepare and cook menu items) to high quality standards.
• Consistency & Presentation: Ensure all dishes are prepared to spec and presented aesthetically to enhance customer experience.
• Stock & Ordering: Monitor stock levels, manage inventory, and place orders with suppliers, while minimizing wastage.
• Hygiene & Safety: Maintain a spotless kitchen workspace and strictly adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations, aiming for a high sanitation rating.
• Teamwork & Operations: Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service and handle customer special requests or allergies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Previous experience as a chef or cook in a café, bistro, or fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Culinary Knowledge: Proven ability to create menus, manage costs, and work with seasonal produce.
• Efficiency: Ability to work quickly and cleanly under pressure.
• Certifications: 
•  Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Leadership: Strong organizational skills and ability to train and motivate junior staff or volunteers.
• Personality: Passionate about food, friendly, and team-oriented.
• Right to work in the UK

Why chefs love this role

A chef-friendly rota with no late-night finishes

Monday to Friday finishes by 8pm and weekend finishes by 6pm

Great work-life balance compared with traditional chef roles

50% staff card to use on shift and with friends & family!

Unlimited free hot drinks!

Free cake on your birthday!

Enhanced family friendly policies!

Length of service recognition!

Opportunities to grow your career!

If you’re a chef looking for great food, a supportive team and a rota that gives you your evenings back, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your next adventure with Bob and Berts Cookstown!