Bistro Cook
Location
Swinton, Rotherham
Contract & Hours
37.5 hours per week
Worked on a 3-week rota:
Weeks 1 & 2: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Week 3: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
(Some flexibility may be required to support service excellence.)
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Café & Bistro Cook to join our kitchen team within a refined café and evening bistro environment. The role is focused on delivering beautifully executed dishes from an elevated daytime café menu and a carefully curated evening bistro offering. This includes occasional themed dining events that showcase quality ingredients, thoughtful presentation, and culinary creativity.
The successful candidate will also take responsibility for food ordering and stock management, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and exceptional standards at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Excellence
Prepare and cook dishes to a consistently high standard, with strong attention to flavour, presentation, and detail
Execute an elevated café menu during daytime service
Deliver a refined, limited bistro menu during evening service
Contribute to themed dining nights such as Spanish tapas, Mexican cuisine, and seafood-led menus
Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations
Stock Management & Ordering
Take ownership of food ordering in line with menu requirements and forecasted demand
Monitor stock levels, rotation, and storage to minimise waste and maintain quality
Carry out regular stock checks and support effective cost control
Kitchen Standards & Operations
Maintain an immaculately clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment
Complete all preparation and mise en place to support smooth, high-quality service
Ensure equipment is used and maintained correctly
Support menu development, specials, and seasonal offerings where appropriate
Team Collaboration
Work seamlessly with front-of-house colleagues to deliver a polished guest experience
Communicate clearly regarding menu availability, allergens, and service flow
Remain calm, professional, and composed during busy service periods
Skills & Experience
Essential
Proven experience in a café, bistro, or quality-led food environment
Strong cooking skills with a refined approach to presentation
Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and allergen management
Experience with food ordering and stock control
Ability to work autonomously while maintaining exceptional standards
Desirable
Experience with small-plate or bistro-style menus
Interest in international and themed cuisine concepts
Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Personal Qualities
A genuine passion for high-quality food and thoughtful presentation
Organised, dependable, and detail-focused
Professional, calm, and adaptable under pressure
Creative mindset with pride in craftsmanship
Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!
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Salary description
£26924.00 - £26924.00 per year