Job Ref:
51532

Job title:
Chef

Location:
Broomfield

Closing date for applications:
27-03-2026

Job description:

We are looking for talented people to join our stores. Come join our team if you are motivated and passionate about providing excellent service.

At Daybreak, our people are at the heart of our business. Every day, they deliver great customer service and help make our shopper experience better.

We are currently recruiting for a Chef to join our team.

As a Chef, you will be responsible ensuring the food production area operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent products.

Job Requirements

  • 2 years` experience in a role with an in-depth experience to fresh food
  • Experience in successfully achieving sales targets and KPIs
  • Fully trained in HACCP and food safety, and has experience in meeting the HACCP and food safety requirements
  • Experience in ordering for deli departments/restaurants and managing waste within a fresh food department
  • Ability to roster and adhere to budgets
  • Passion for food with an ability to be creative and innovative with the fresh offering
  • Stocktaking experience
  • Customer focused and can build a quality and loyal customer base
  • Ability to inspire, lead and motivate employees through support and development.
  • 1 years` experience in a Supervisor/Manager role is desirable

Main responsibilities

  • Oversee and ensure the smooth running of food production operations
  • Provide expertise to shape menu design and food offer
  • Cook, prepare and display the food throughout the day
  • Carry out stock takes and work out the cost price for product and portion control
  • Assess how the work is organised and delegate accordingly
  • Finish all orders to the highest standard
  • Attend regular management meetings as required and work to implement a programme of continuous improvement in line with these meeting actions
  • Assist in the induction, training and development of staff in the food production area
  • Attend any training or development programmes as directed by store management.

About the locality:

Exciting time at Daybreak Broomfield

Daybreak Broomfield is undergoing an exciting transformation to deliver an enhanced retail and food experience for its shoppers. Daybreak Broomfield will shortly be the place to go for more hearty meals or healthy snacks, a proper coffee or tasty treats, that you can take on-the-go or eat-in, in our comfortable new seating areas.