Daytime Cook / Pastry Chef

Whitepost Café is looking for a passionate Cook / Pastry Chef to join our friendly, close-knit team. If you love seasonal, home-cooked food, enjoy baking, and want to be part of a warm, creative café environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do
- Run day-to-day kitchen operations, including daily baking, prep, service, and ordering
- Communicate with front of house about specials, stock levels, and daily updates
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and equipment care
- Create new seasonal bakes and dishes with the Kitchen Manager
- Keep daily records (temperatures, cleaning checklists, open/close logs) to EHO standards
- Manage stock levels and ordering with the Kitchen Manager
- Open and close the café as a key holder
- Build positive relationships with local suppliers
- Deliver excellent customer service and uphold the Whitepost ethos

Essential Requirements
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Strong communication skills
- Interest in food, drink, and seasonal cooking
- Full driving licence (due to location)
- Desire to be part of a supportive, family-style team

Preferred Experience
(Not essential—training provided)
- Food hygiene level 2
- Hospitality or café kitchen experience
- Baking skills and/or interest in food trends

What We Offer
- Supportive team environment
- Tips
- Free team meals
- Free parking
- Training and ongoing professional development
- Opportunity to contribute ideas and seasonal menu creations
- Daytime-only shifts and a healthy work–life balance

If this sounds like you, apply now with your CV and a brief note about why you’d be a great fit for Whitepost Café.