The Chameleon Cafe

The Chameleon Cafe A family run cafe offering tasty food, drinks and the opportunity to try your hand at pottery painting! And now at number 2 Market Place!

Please note our kitchen closes for hot food 1 hour before closing time i.e 2pm on Sundays and 3pm all other days

17/09/2026

We have some beautiful Autumnal artwork currently for sale in the cafe πŸπŸŽƒβœ¨πŸ‚ Prices range from Β£15-Β£30 🦎

17/09/2026

Due to excessive demand in the summer holidays and a technical issue with our kiln, we are running slightly behind with our pottery collections. Apologies and thank you for your patience. Your amazing pottery will be with you soon πŸ«ŸπŸŽ¨πŸ–ŒοΈπŸ¦Ž

16/09/2026

New pottery has hit the shelves today!! We are feeling very Autumnal at The Chameleon Cafe, so come and cosy down with us and paint something dreamy πŸ‚βœ¨πŸβ˜•οΈ πŸ«–We can’t wait to see you πŸ¦ŽπŸ–ŒοΈπŸŽ¨πŸ«Ÿ

09/09/2026

Hello Autumn πŸ‚ 🍁✨ and all the magic you bring πŸŽƒ We are so ready for the Ber’ months here at The Chameleon Cafe 🦎 Come and cosy up with us with a Pumpkin Spice latte, a Maple Hazel hot choc or a Banana Bread Matcha 🍡 and maybe paint some woodland animals as we leave summer behind and embrace our cosy cafe vibes πŸβœ¨πŸ‚πŸƒ

07/09/2026

Immediate Vacancies for Cooks & Baristas

Overview

Join our team as a Cook & Barista, part-time. The position would ideally suit an experienced Cook & Barista with at least 5 years experience who is available to work 3 days a week including 2 weekends a month.

You will need to have strong customer service skills, an outgoing, friendly & welcoming personality, we are also dog friendly.

Able to work in a fast paced environment and remain professional and calm is essential.

Please do not apply if you are not available to work 2 weekends a month.

The week will be shared with other kitchen staff on a Rota basis

Pay rate from: Β£12.71 per hour, however this will be discussed in person dependent on experience

Job Description:

Assist with food preparation

Cook breakfasts & prepare sandwiches, wraps,etc

Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene by cleaning workstations, utensils, and equipment regularly

Help with serving food to customers or guests in a timely and friendly manner

Ensure the kitchen area is organized, stocked, and ready for service at all times

Follow health and safety protocols diligently to uphold a safe working environment for all staff

Support the team during busy periods by multitasking efficiently and maintaining a positive attitude

Experience of making hot and cold drinks, Coffees, Hot Chocolates, Milkshakes and Smoothies essential

Ordering stock and stock control

REQUIREMENTS

Previous kitchen experience or culinary background is essential
Knowledge of food safety standards and proper handling procedures

Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods & lifting moderate loads

Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail-oriented work ethic

Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team environment

Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed

A proactive approach with a genuine interest in food preparation and hospitality

To apply Please email your CV to [email protected] detailing your experience and availability

Benefits:

Free food
Employee discount
Work Location: In person

A selection of some amazing pieces of pottery painted at The Chameleon Cafe last week πŸ¦ŽπŸŽ¨πŸ«ŸπŸ–ŒοΈThese will now be glazed, kil...
25/08/2026

A selection of some amazing pieces of pottery painted at The Chameleon Cafe last week πŸ¦ŽπŸŽ¨πŸ«ŸπŸ–ŒοΈThese will now be glazed, kilned and packaged β­οΈπŸ’«βœ¨ Drop us a message or give us a call to book your table for the last few weeks of the summer holidays πŸŒžπŸ•ΆοΈ

21/08/2026
17/07/2026

School’s Out!!!!🀘🀘🀘🀘It’s officially the summer holidays and here at The Chameleon Cafe we are ready to rock the summer with you πŸ«ŸπŸŽ¨πŸ–ŒοΈπŸ¦We have some incredible new pottery, tons of summer drinks including our Biscoff and Nutella milkshakes, Bubble Tea, iced Matcha, Smoothies and our new summer drink, The Strawberry Refresher πŸ“

10/07/2026

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Address

2 Market Place
Great Dunmow
CM61AT

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+441371873788

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