ABOUT US

Station South is a Community Interest Company and we believe in good food, good value and good values, good people and good times.
We’re a destination cycle café, bar and urban garden on and above the Fallowfield Loop in Levenshulme, Manchester. Our beautifully reimagined Victorian train station, bike workshop, urban garden and events venue - it’s a great place to eat out and hang out.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a hard working chef that is passionate about good food to join our team at Station South. If you like making people smile with great food and are keen to learn new skills and help make Station South a great place to work and visit, we want to hear from you.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Culinary skills: Strong foundation in cooking techniques, knife skills, and understanding of flavour profiles
• Food safety knowledge: Awareness of food hygiene practices and HACCP regulations
• Leadership potential: Ability to guide and motivate junior kitchen staff
• Attention to detail: Commitment to maintaining high quality standards in food preparation and presentation
• Teamwork: Capability to work effectively as part of a busy kitchen team

Food preparation:

• Assisting in the creation of new menu items and specials.
• Precisely preparing ingredients according to recipes
• Cooking dishes to the correct standards, ensuring consistency in quality and presentation.
• Supervise the line, ensuring all stations operate smoothly and efficiently during service.
• Manage the pass, checking plates for quality, consistency, and presentation before they leave the kitchen.

Kitchen management:

• Overseeing the work of commis chefs or other junior kitchen staff, delegating tasks as needed.
• Monitoring food stock levels and placing orders with suppliers
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, adhering to food safety regulations

Leadership and training:

• Demonstrating proper techniques to junior cooks and providing on-the-job training
• Assisting in the development of culinary skills within the kitchen team

Communication and coordination:

• Communicating effectively with the head chef and sous chef regarding menu changes, food availability, and any issues in the kitchen
• Collaborating with the service team to ensure smooth service flow