Assistant Chef

About the Role As an Assistant Chef working within a vibrant community café setting, youll support the Café Manager in the day-to-day running of the café and help deliver an inviting space for residents to eat, meet, learn, grow and be inspired. Youll play a key role in ensuring the café remains a valued hub in the local area. Key Responsibilities: Support the Café Manager to prepare and deliver a daily food menu. Provide cover and support for the Café Manager as needed. Assist in health & safety monitoring and café compliance. Develop and maintain links with local community stakeholders. Contribute to menu planning focused on healthy food using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Source suppliers (supporting local where possible) in line with a sustainable procurement policy. Manage stock and ordering processes when required. Support community events and activities as directed by the Café Manager / Community Hub Manager. Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude in all interactions with residents and the wider public. What Were Looking For: A team-player with a passion for food, community and service. Experience in a kitchen/catering role (ideally in a café or community setting). Strong organisation, health & safety awareness and kitchen management skills. Ideally someone who enjoys being part of the local community environment and engaging with people. Friendly, professional, able to adapt and multi-task in a busy café environment. Benefits: Pension scheme with enhanced matching contributions. Generous holiday entitlement (25 days bank holidays, increasing with service). Flexible family-friendly and carer leave policies. Employee benefits platform including cashback, vouchers, discounts. Access to health & wellbeing support including 24-hour DoctorLine, Employee Assistance Programme and more.

Location: Peterborough, East Anglia, GB

Posted Date: 11/14/2025