Chef - Catering Manager
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,000 to £28,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 April 2026 |
| Location: | LS16 8DW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Tony Pugal Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TKP435634 |
Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Chef / Assistant Catering Manager to join a friendly café team in North Leeds
A full‑time role, working days from Wednesday to Sunday. 08.00 to 16.00hrs
As Chef / Assistant Catering Manager, you will be passionate about producing delicious, well‑presented food and ensuring a safe, welcoming experience for all visitors
You will help manage the day‑to‑day operation of the café, ensuring consistent, professional service and a warm, welcoming environment for customers, staff and a pool of wonderful volunteers
My client is looking for a Chef with a genuine passion for food and service, who will contribute to the development and delivery of seasonal menus featuring healthy, appetising dishes, incorporating local produce and fresh produce from the kitchen garden. You will also prepare a daily selection of homemade cakes, scones, and traybakes, working collaboratively with the kitchen team.
Person Specification
Experience:
Varied experience in the food service industry, including food preparation, ordering, budgeting, and stock control
Knowledge
Up‑to‑date knowledge of food hygiene and allergens
Strong food preparation, cooking, and presentation skills suited to a healthy café environment
Familiarity with Food Standards Agency requirements, including Safer Food Better Business for Caterers
Skills
Passionate about food
Customer‑focused with excellent communication skills
Strong team player
Creative, proactive and well-organised
Key Terms
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 08.00 to 16.00
Wednesday to Sunday, including Bank Holidays
Holidays: 25 days plus Bank Holidays (increasing with long service)
Pension: Auto‑enrolment scheme with employer matching up to 7%
Please note that this position is working Days from Wednesday to Sunday
If you are genuinely interested, please forward your up-to-date CV
A full‑time role, working days from Wednesday to Sunday. 08.00 to 16.00hrs
As Chef / Assistant Catering Manager, you will be passionate about producing delicious, well‑presented food and ensuring a safe, welcoming experience for all visitors
You will help manage the day‑to‑day operation of the café, ensuring consistent, professional service and a warm, welcoming environment for customers, staff and a pool of wonderful volunteers
My client is looking for a Chef with a genuine passion for food and service, who will contribute to the development and delivery of seasonal menus featuring healthy, appetising dishes, incorporating local produce and fresh produce from the kitchen garden. You will also prepare a daily selection of homemade cakes, scones, and traybakes, working collaboratively with the kitchen team.
Person Specification
Experience:
Varied experience in the food service industry, including food preparation, ordering, budgeting, and stock control
Knowledge
Up‑to‑date knowledge of food hygiene and allergens
Strong food preparation, cooking, and presentation skills suited to a healthy café environment
Familiarity with Food Standards Agency requirements, including Safer Food Better Business for Caterers
Skills
Passionate about food
Customer‑focused with excellent communication skills
Strong team player
Creative, proactive and well-organised
Key Terms
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 08.00 to 16.00
Wednesday to Sunday, including Bank Holidays
Holidays: 25 days plus Bank Holidays (increasing with long service)
Pension: Auto‑enrolment scheme with employer matching up to 7%
Please note that this position is working Days from Wednesday to Sunday
If you are genuinely interested, please forward your up-to-date CV