Cobbs Farm Shops is looking for a talented, hard working chef who loves to cook with fresh ingredients. You must have a passion for food ( not all chefs do! ) and be a person who can work well in a team
The Job
We are looking for an experienced senior CDP or Second Chef to become part of our team at Cobbs farm Shops. You will maintain and manage the day to day running of the kitchen and ensure your team work to the standards set by the company and the head chef. You will work very close to the head chef and you will run the kitchen to the highest standard in their absence. You'll have to be a great communicator as you will work closely with the front of house restaurant staff as well as other key departments in the business like the shop and farm.
The menus will set the tone for the café, the quality and pricing of the food you produce will define a key area and profit centre within the business.
Key Responsibilities:
• Running the kitchen when the head chef is away
• Ensuring high culinary standards
• Managing food purchasing and storage
• Maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen environment
• Helping create new recipes and write menus
• Assisting in managing, training and recruiting
• All aspects of health and safety and EHO
What skills do I need?
• Excellent cooking skills and passion to use seasonal, locally sourced produced wherever possible
• An understanding of produce and ingredients
• An ability to stay calm when pressure mounts
• Strong leadership skills to motivate your team
What qualifications do I need?
Useful, but not essential, qualifications include:
• City & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery
• BTEC HND in professional cookery
• A foundation degree in culinary arts
• Health and safety and food hygiene certificates
We aim to inspire, provide and produce the best of local and beyond. We are passionate about our food, coffee and great customer service. Established in 2007, the group now operates 7 farm shops and cafes. Our shops offer easy access to; fresh local produce and the best staple and culinary delights. Our flagship stores have a restaurant / café and Cobbs Farm Shop has its own production kitchen, which provides freshly made produce for the rest of our sites. The group continues to grow both at its established shops and with new shop openings, centred in South East England within the next few years.