CHARITY: Four Square
Job title: Cook
Reports to: Cafe General Manager
Hours of work: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 5 days from 7, Monday to Sunday on a rotational basis
Location: Four Square Cafe, Saughton Park
Salary: £24,720
Direct Reports: All cafe staff
Contract: Fixed term for 2 months

ABOUT THE ROLE

Situated in Saughton Park, we are a community café, based in the heart of the community with a welcoming, cozy atmosphere and delicious, reasonably priced food. The café is open 9.30am – 4pm daily, with slightly extended opening in the summer months.
We are looking for a Cook who is responsible for preparing and cooking food to order from our menu, ensuring high-quality meals are served in a timely and presentable manner.

KEY JOB TASKS

• Preparing and cooking all food to order.
• Work with the café manager to meet manage sooth running of the kitchen.
• Closely monitor the health and safety of the kitchen environment and ensure full compliance.
• Ensure a consistently high standard of service is presented to our customers.
• Working as part of the wider team.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience of working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Level 2 food hygiene certificate or willing to achieve before taking up post.
• A good level of kitchen experience and food knowledge
• Thorough understanding of allergens
• Knowledgeable in maintaining and monitoring Health and Safety in a similar environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to deal with employees at all levels, as well as external contacts.
• Must be willing to help with dishes and cleaning of the kitchen.
• Remains calm under pressure and maintain kitchen practices.
• Effective time management