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Chef - Greens Café / Café 360

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedHospitality
Posted 16 March 2026Closes 29 March 2026

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Chef to join our kitchen team working across Greens Café in St. Johns and Café 360. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing hospitality group with plans to develop and expand our food offering across both sites. The role involves preparing and cooking fresh café-style dishes, maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation, supporting menu development and working closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver consistent service during busy periods. The position is full-time (approximately 40 hours per week including weekends) and a driving licence is essential as the role involves working across both locations. We are looking for someone who is organised, positive, able to work well under pressure and enjoys being part of a supportive team environment. Fore more information or to apply please visit woodbournekitchen.im/jobs

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi45%
AI exposure (AIOE)i38%

Many tasks in this chef role involve physical presence, creativity, and team leadership, which are resistant to full automation. However, routine food preparation, inventory management, and hygiene monitoring can be partially automated or augmented by AI and kitchen technology. Overall, the role faces moderate automation and AI exposure, but core responsibilities remain human-centric.

Task analysis

  • Prepare and cook fresh café-style dishes to order across two locations.
  • Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and presentation.
  • Support menu development and contribute ideas for new dishes.
  • Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to deliver consistent service during busy periods.
  • Monitor inventory and order supplies as needed for both sites.
  • Travel between sites to ensure food quality and service standards are maintained.
  • Train and support junior kitchen staff in food preparation and hygiene standards.
  • Inspect and ensure quality of raw and cooked food products.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 5434Chefs
O*NET: 35-1011.00 Chefs and Head Cooks
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Food and beverage service activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £20k
UK sector median
£15,733
UK sector mean
£19,455
£0£5k£10k£15k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Use recipe management apps for efficient menu planning
  • Automate inventory tracking with smart kitchen tools
  • Leverage AI for food hygiene monitoring and alerts

📈 Disruption outlook

10%1 yr
28%5 yrs
45%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

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🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

💻 TechnologyKitchen Display Systems

Streamline order management and reduce errors

🤖 AI AgentInventory AI Tools

Automate stock tracking and reorder alerts

🔀 RestructureHybrid Staffing Model

Combine skilled chefs with tech-assisted roles

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

Human creativity is essential; tech augments routine and hygiene tasks effectively.

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate inventory and supply ordering workflows

Copilot for Excel

Track food costs and analyse menu profitability

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate staff schedules and site communications

Key Skills

Food ProductionAdvancedMenu DevelopmentIntermediateHealth and SafetyAdvancedAttention to DetailAdvancedTeamworkAdvancedTime ManagementIntermediateCleaningIntermediateDrivingIntermediateQuality Control AnalysisIntermediateService OrientationIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Food ProductionProduction and ProcessingHealth and Safety ProceduresCustomer Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership and CollaborationAdministrative ProceduresReporting and Documentation

O*NET Competency Skills

CoordinationMonitoringManagement of Personnel ResourcesSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingTime ManagementCritical ThinkingService OrientationActive ListeningInstructingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingLearning Strategies

Alternative Career Paths

Sous Chef90% match

Assist the head chef in menu planning, kitchen management, and staff supervision.

Café Manager75% match

Oversee daily operations, staff, and customer service in a café environment.

Food and Beverage Supervisor80% match

Coordinate service and kitchen teams to ensure high-quality food and service delivery.

Culinary Trainer70% match

Teach and mentor aspiring chefs in culinary schools or workplace settings.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Google SheetsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Developing and Building Teams
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Getting Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Scheduling Work and Activities
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  • Thinking Creatively

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

0%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

10%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

3/5

Medium prep

O*NET Median Salary

£38k

US ref. $48k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Food Preparation and Serving Related

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