Job Description

Assist the Head Chef with planning, designing and updating menus in line with seasonal availability, food trends and customer preferences.
n Maintain high standards of taste, quality, consistency and presentation.
n Develop and test recent recipes and menu items.
n Supervise and participate in food preparation and cooking.
n Ensure meals are prepared and served efficiently during busy periods.
n Team supervision

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Assist with recruiting, training, scheduling and supervising kitchen employees.
n Allocate duties and monitor staff performance.
n Support a safe, respectful and productive workplace.
n Provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff.
n Kitchen management

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Assist in managing daily kitchen operations and service.
n Monitor stock levels, ordering, portion control and food wastage.
n Assist with food costing, inventory management and supplier relationships.
n Maintain cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen and storage areas.
n Ensure compliance with food-safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
n Assist management with purchasing, budgeting and operational planning.




n Customer and brand standards

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Ensure the quality and consistency of food reflects O'Nikki Café's brand and standards.
n Assist in addressing food-quality concerns and customer feedback.
n Support special events, promotions and seasonal menu offerings.
n Qualifications and Skills

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Relevant commercial cookery qualification or professional culinary training.
n Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior commercial kitchen position.
n Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
n Sound knowledge of kitchen operations, food costing, inventory control and menu planning.
n Strong knowledge of food-safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements.
n Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.
n Creative, passionate and committed to high-quality food and hospitality.
n Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards during busy service periods.
n Availability to work weekends, public holidays and varied shifts when required.

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📌 Sous Chef (Dixons Creek)
🏢 O'Nikki Cafe
📍 Dixons Creek