Cafe cook
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Position Overview & Specifications
Full Job Description
Cafe Chef (vegetarian / vegan food)
Salary negotiable Dependant upon experience
Full time/ Part Time from 25 to 40 hrs over 7 days a week
May include Saturday or Sunday
Location: Middlesbrough town centre
Lucky Cat Boba is a vibrant, friendly and fun cafe located in the heart of Middlesbrough town centre. We offer an exciting range of Bubble Teas, freshly ground coffee, Ice creams, Sundaes, Bubble Waffles and Pancakes. We want to expand our food selection to include Breakfast, Brunch and Light bites. It is important to us to provide an enticing selection of vegetarian and vegan food which is absolutely delicious and can be enjoyed by all.
Role:
- The preparation and presentation of meals at the required times to the correct specifications.
- Assist management when required to create and plan menus.
- Assist with stock ordering and receiving, checking, and storing deliveries as requested.
- To operate a cost-effective stock rotation system to minimise wastage.
- Ensure all relevant kitchen documents are up to date including allergen, temperatures & delivery record sheets.
- Comply with all Health & Safety, Food Safety and COSHH Requirements.
- To assist in organising functions / events & promotions when needed
- To assist the management to monitor the performance of kitchen support staff and provide training and coaching as necessary
Requirements:
- Knowledge of Food Safety, Health & Safety and COSHH
- Happy to work as part of a team
- Experience working in a similar cafe environment with fresh food
- Experience with vegetarian / vegan food
We would consider candidates looking for part-time or permanent opportunities. The cafe is open 7 days a week during daytimes and the working hours would be in accordance with the staff rota.
Salary: £9.00-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- One free Bubble tea per day when on shift
- Staff discount
Schedule:
- Schedule staff rota
- Overtime availability
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Catering: 2 years (required)
- Experience with vegetarian / vegan dishes preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week
Salary: £9.00-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 31/03/2023
Reference ID: Lucky Cat Boba Cook
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £9 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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