Cafés jobs in Southport

About Us

'FIA Coffeehouse & 'FIA Brunch is a newly established café and brunch venue in Preston, offering specialty coffee, matcha drinks, mocktails and a modern brunch menu.

Our food menu includes Steak Sandos, pocket toast sandos, pasta dishes, artisan baguettes, salads, loaded fries, French toast and other brunch favourites.

We are looking for a passionate, reliable and hands-on Chef / Cook to join our growing team and help us build and develop our kitchen operation from the beginning.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Chef / Cook who wants more than simply preparing food. As we are a new business, you will have an important role in helping us establish high-quality food standards, recipes, preparation systems and efficient kitchen processes.

You will be responsible for preparing and cooking our brunch menu while maintaining excellent standards of quality, hygiene and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to a consistently high standard.
• Prepare and cook brunch dishes including Steak Sandos, pocket toast sandos, pasta, baguettes, salads, loaded fries and French toast.
• Complete daily food preparation and mise en place.
• Follow and help develop standard recipes and portion sizes.
• Ensure food is presented consistently and attractively.
• Work efficiently during busy brunch and weekend services.
• Help establish kitchen opening and closing procedures.
• Help develop food preparation lists and kitchen routines.
• Maintain organised fridge, freezer and dry-storage areas.
• Monitor stock levels, food usage and food waste.
• Check deliveries and ensure food is stored correctly.
• Follow FIFO stock rotation.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Follow allergen and food-safety procedures.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and ready for service.
• Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service.
• Suggest ideas for new dishes, specials and improvements to the menu.
• Take responsibility for maintaining high standards across the kitchen.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced as a Chef, Cook or Kitchen Assistant.
• Experienced in a café, restaurant, brunch or similar environment.
• Passionate about food and presentation.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a busy environment.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Committed to high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Able to work weekends and busy brunch periods.
• Willing to take initiative and contribute ideas.

Experience with brunch menus, specialty cafés or helping to establish a new kitchen would be an advantage.

A Food Hygiene qualification is desirable.

What We Offer

• £14.00 per hour
• Full-time or part-time permanent position
• Staff discount on food and drinks
• Opportunity to work in a modern café and brunch environment
• Opportunity to help shape and develop a newly established business
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunity for progression as the business grows

Career Progression

For the right person, there is an opportunity to take on increased responsibility as the business develops, with potential progression towards:

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person