Breakfast Chef

Job Title: Breakfast Chef

Location: Boconnoc House, Lostwithiel

Hours: Predominantly weekends with the rota for 2025 available

Job Type: Part Time

About Boconnoc House and Estate

Boconnoc is a family-owned rural estate in south east Cornwall comprising 70 residential properties, forestry, farms and a hospitality business. We host a variety of events from weddings and retreats to summer parties, deer safaris and music events.

We are a small, hands-on team that supports each other in living our values, being open, honest, and fair in our actions. We challenge the business, ourselves, and each other and reflect on what went well, seeking proactive change and continual improvement. We aim to keep things real and simple across all aspects of the estate, ensuring we have time for playfulness within our roles. Our aspirations are a continuing progression, and we are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.

Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Breakfast Chef to join our team at Boconnoc House. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing high-quality breakfasts, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring our 5-star food safety standards are met. This role also includes responsibilities such as ordering supplies, managing stock levels, and overseeing freezing and storage procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook high-quality breakfast dishes, ensuring consistency and presentation.
Plan breakfast in line with seasonal availability and guest preferences.
Order ingredients and supplies to maintain efficient kitchen operations.
Monitor stock levels and ensure proper storage, including freezing where necessary.
Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
Train and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring best practices are followed.
Control food costs and minimise waste through effective stock management.
Work collaboratively with estate management to enhance menu offerings and guest satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Breakfast Chef or in a similar role.
Knowledge of breakfast preparation techniques and kitchen management.
Understanding of stock control, ordering, and food storage best practices.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Relevant culinary qualifications are desirable.

If you are passionate about creating exceptional food and have the skills to manage a professional kitchen, we would love to hear from you.

The offer

Our team is dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for our guests, and we recognise that our employees are at the heart of that mission. Here are some of the key benefits of joining the Boconnoc team:

Competitive hourly rate or salary, depending on experience.
Paid holidays.
Pension scheme.
The opportunity to work at a heritage venue in a supportive and friendly team environment.
Weekly (optional) circuit training session.
Training and development opportunities.
The chance to work in a diverse range of unique events and retreats – no two days are the same.
Free entry to certain events throughout the year.
We are committed to the personal and professional development of our staff. On the job training and opportunities to learn new skills are integral parts of our working culture.
On site accommodation available when working late shifts.
Flexible working hours.

Boconnoc’s Core Objectives

To provide a place of sanctuary and celebration.
To run events or partner with organisations that are transformative, educational or innovative.
To always do what is right for the environment and soil.
To keep tradition and history alive whilst embracing change.
To be of benefit to the wider community in the surrounding area.
To provide space to explore spiritual, mental, emotional and physical health.
To be a financially sustainable business.

Boconnoc’s Pillars

These pillars help us make decisions and we always take steps, however small towards them:

Circular economy
Education
Connection
Community
Health (human and environmental).

Diversity and inclusion

At Boconnoc, we value our people.

We’ll listen, encourage and celebrate uniqueness.

We strive to maintain diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building an inclusive team of individuals from a variety of backgrounds and skill sets. Please let us know if you have any questions or needs that require accommodating.

To apply please email your CV and covering letter to our Head of People and Projects, Sima Hill by email [email protected]