Our Business
The Half Moon Inn is a gastro pub which prides itself on serving high quality food and drink in a relaxed atmosphere with great customer service.
We are looking to recruit a full-time chef working circa 40 hours per week.
Personal Qualities for this Role
* Ability to focus on attention to detail.
* High standards of personal presentation.
* Confident and courteous in dealings with customers and other team members.
* Hardworking, committed and willing to learn and develop.
* Flexible in the approach to the business needs. (Tasks, hours and responsibilities)
Role and Responsibilities
The role of the chef is to assist in all aspects of the food preparation whilst developing their skills in order to be able to take more responsibility and deputise for others, for example during holidays.
* To assist in the overall operation of the kitchen: food preparation & service; hygiene and stock control.
* To prepare food for service to the specification required.
* To maintain a high level of hygiene in working practices at all times.
* To receive deliveries and maintaining stock in a diligent & hygienic manner.
* To operate kitchen equipment in a safe manner.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
* Food Hygiene level 2 (Basic Food Hygiene)
* Studying professional cookery qualification such as City and Guilds 7100
Preferred Skills
* Ability to work unsupervised in the Head Chef's absence.
* Willingness to contribute to the development of new menu ideas.
* A flair for cooking and presenting food to a high standard.
Additional Notes
* Uniform — Chef's whites will be provided however it is the individual's responsibility to ensure that these are laundered.
* The use of mobile phones at work is restricted to breaks except in cases of emergency.
* Staff are allowed to use the pub as a customer when not on duty, however:
* They must not be in uniform
* They must not serve themselves drinks or food
* They must not be seen to be intoxicated whilst on the premises
Holidays cannot be taken in December and you must be prepared to work the festive period, including Christmas day.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Please note any commitments you have that would make you regularly unavailable on a certain day.
Experience:
* Chef: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person