Chef,Kitchen Job Edinburgh area,Scotland UK,Restaurant/Food Service

Job Summary Voisins Café is seeking a friendly, reliable and experienced Chef to join the team. The Chef will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality café food, maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards, supporting smooth kitchen operations, and helping to deliver a welcoming dining experience for customers.

Note - This opportunity is only open to applicants who have the right to work / live in Jersey and we are unable to accommodate a work permit / VISA Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and cook menu items to agreed recipes, presentation standards and portion guidelines.
Plan daily preparation and organise kitchen tasks to support efficient service.
Ensure all food is fresh, correctly stored, clearly labelled and prepared safely.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen and food preparation areas.
Monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients appropriately and support ordering where required.
Minimise waste and support effective control of kitchen costs.
Assist with the development of new menu items, seasonal specials and café food displays when required.
Comply with food safety, allergen, health and sanitation requirements at all times.
Work calmly and efficiently during busy service periods.
Support, guide and supervise kitchen assistants or junior team members where needed.
Check ingredients and finished dishes for quality, freshness and presentation before service.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Previous experience as a Chef, Cook or kitchen professional in a café, restaurant or similar food service environment.
Good knowledge of food preparation methods, café-style menus and kitchen equipment.
Strong understanding of food hygiene, food safety and allergen requirements.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced service environment.
Good organisation, time management and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends, public holidays and seasonal busy periods where required.
Culinary qualification or relevant food preparation training.
Food Hygiene certification.
Experience with breakfast, brunch, bakery or café-style menus.
First Aid certification may be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

Friendly, approachable and enthusiastic.
Reliable, punctual and well organised.
Hardworking, motivated and able to take initiative.
Calm under pressure and able to maintain standards during busy periods.
Customer-focused, with pride in food quality and presentation.
Team player with a proactive attitude.
Professional, dependable, and trustworthy.

Chef, Kitchen