Senior Brunch Chef

at  Trading Post Coffee Roasters

SENIOR BRUNCH CHEF - NO EVENING HOURS

Are you the type of person that gets out of bed on the right side every day? If so, we’d like you to come and join our happiness as our Senior Brunch Chef in one of kitchens!
Here at the Trading Post Coffee roasters, we are an artisan coffee roasting and hospitality business that, since opening in 2017, has expanded to serve freshly roasted coffee, brunch, and cocktails across Sussex. Our goal is to be the happiest Coffee / Brunch Company in Sussex and it’s our people that deliver it with their fun and caring attitude. Exceptional coffee and quality food is at the heart of everything we do and who we are. We always aspire to deliver the best quality, consistency, and service in all our Coffee Houses, we roast organic and Rainforest Alliance certified coffee beans. This directly helps the farmers and the community they live in. Exceptional coffee and quality food is at the heart of everything we do and who we are. We always aspire to deliver the best quality, consistency, and service in all our Coffee Houses.
As Senior Brunch Chef, you will ensure the quality and presentation of the food served from the Kitchen is of the highest standard at all times. You will work with the Head Chef to ensure a smooth running daily kitchen operation, maintaining and enhancing service to the guests and to maximise profit at all times. You will also work to ensure that all areas of the venue are working to the highest food safety levels at all times.
You will be a team player and where required e flexible and adaptable to support in our kitchen areas as the business needs dictates.
We’re more concerned with what’s in the glass not whether it’s half full or empty so come and pour some happiness into yours by joining our team!

THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to quickly prioritise tasks
• Ability to use initiative to problem solve and work well under pressure
• Dedicated team-player with an ‘all in this together’ attitude and results-driven
• Mindful of observing and safeguarding safety standards
• Enthusiastic with an eagerness to learn new skills
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• An effective communicator to enable dialogue with teammates and customers

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES TO BE…

• Ensure food products and standards are carried out within the required service timings
• Ensure the reputation for excellent food and service is upheld at all times
• Ensure the kitchen is always clean and well equipped for service
• Be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed customer expectations
• Support in all areas of the kitchen as required
• Be the face of positivity and motivation, bringing your best and most positive self at all times
• Live our Company values
• Undertake regular training and always be striving for self-improvement
• Work to support a busy team and take an active part in contributing to team-driven results
• Display a smart and professional appearance, always striving to represent Trading Post Coffee Roasters in a positive way

KEY DUTIES….

• Assist and work under the guidance of group development chef & head chef preparing dishes for the day’s service, using fresh ingredients and learning about seasonal product rotation.
• Understanding the importance of following procedure, for example with regards to food allergens & com many specification.
• Gain a competent knowledge of kitchen systems in compliance with regulations, following an exemplary examples of food hygiene and health and safety.
• Participate in daily and weekly cleaning rotas and maintain area of work to a high standard, to include dishwash and kitchen duties when required.