Dover Truck Stop are currently recruiting for a Chef to join our team.
We pride ourselves on using locally sourced fresh ingredients provided by local suppliers.
All dishes are cooked to order in this fast-paced environment.
We currently serve an average of 200+ meals daily and will be expanding on this.
The chef will be responsible for running the kitchen during their shift, preparing food to order and assisting the Head Chef and Truck Stop Manager with the development and profitability of the restaurant.
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Head Chef, you will be able to follow direct orders and recipes and to correctly prepare dishes to the standards of the restaurant; work under pressure in an open kitchen, in a fast-paced environment; manage the shift team effectively for maximum productivity and service levels; be able to take in deliveries and rotate stock effectively and maintain the highest standards of presentation and quality at all times, including complying with relevant Health & Safety standards.
A good understanding of food safety legislation, including allergens, HACCAP and COSHH is essential.
We are an 'Investors in People' company and very keen on allowing for personal development via City & Guild qualifications or any other suitable provider.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Qualifications
Kitchen 2 years (preferred)
We are open seven days a week fifty-two weeks a year, and are looking for a chef to join the team,, covering up to 40 hours per week, dependant on availability.
4 weeks holiday entitlement p.a. rising to 5 weeks with service.
Company contributory pension scheme.
Death in Service benefit.
Cycle to work scheme.
Work remotely
* No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* What type of food do you currently cook?
* What hours are you looking for? Please specify full time or part time, and include which days and hours you are able to work.
Experience:
* Kitchen: 2 years (preferred)
* Chef: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person