Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced Chef to join the team at Dulwich Picture Gallery, working in onsite café. This is a busy, daytime only operation serving fresh food to Gallery visitors, families and the local community, alongside catering for children’s parties and daytime events. We’re looking for someone who takes real pride in their food, works well as part of a team and can maintain great standards even when service gets busy.

What you’ll be doing:
• Preparing and cooking fresh food consistently and to a high standard
• Supporting service in the Gallery Café
• Preparing food for children’s parties and daytime events
• Following prep lists and working closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef
• Maintaining excellent food safety, allergen and hygiene standards
• Managing portion control, stock rotation and wastage
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and ready for service
• Working quickly, calmly and positively as part of the wider team

For more information about the Gallery and role you can visit our website https://www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/about-us/#careers-opportunities

Job Requirements

You’ll have previous experience as a Chef in a café, restaurant or similar busy kitchen, with a good understanding of food safety and allergens.
You’ll be organised, reliable and comfortable working at pace, with high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
Just as importantly, you’ll be someone who cares about what they do, supports the people around them and takes pride in being part of a great team.
This is a daytime operation, so you can work in hospitality and still get your evenings back.

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES.
• Solid culinary skills with experience in a café, restaurant, or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, allergens, and compliance.
• High personal standards of cleanliness, organisation, and professionalism.
• Ability to work quickly, calmly, and efficiently in a busy environment.
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to support others.
• Experience producing food for children’s events or family-focused venues is desirable.