Chef (Residential Care Home - Part Time)
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK, GL50 3
Salary: £13 per hour, depending on experience and skill level
Company: Prezzo Italian
Overview
As a Chef at Prezzo Italian, you’ll be right at the heart of our kitchen crafting delicious, high-quality dishes that guests love. You’ll take pride in every plate, bringing focus, care, and attention to food quality, presentation, and safety. With teamwork at the core, you’ll bring energy to each shift supporting your fellow team members, both in the kitchen and front of house, to keep service smooth and connected. You’ll tackle challenges head-on and play your part in creating a kitchen full of pace, precision, and heart. Thanks to our structured training, you’ll build your skills as you grow starting with one section (Chef 1), progressing to two (Chef 2), and mastering all three as a Chef 3.
Responsibilities
* Working hand in hand with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to keep kitchen operations running smoothly and to a high standard.
* Delivering consistently high-quality food with pace, care, and heart in every service.
* Supporting fellow team members in their learning and development, sharing skills and helping others grow.
* Maintaining a clean, organised, and compliant kitchen, creating an environment the whole team can be proud of.
* Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, following Prezzo’s HACCP policies.
* Supporting stock control by following portioning guidelines and reducing waste.
* Ensuring accurate completion of kitchen paperwork, including temperature logs and cleaning records.
* Delivering exceptional food quality and presentation to enhance the guest experience.
* Working efficiently to ensure timely food service.
* Supporting the Head Chef in handling guest feedback professionally.
* Working collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
* Assisting in training and developing junior kitchen team members.
* Reporting any maintenance or safety concerns to the Head Chef or General Manager.
* Ensuring kitchen opening and closing procedures are completed correctly.
Experience We Value
* Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment preferred.
* Ability to follow food safety and hygiene regulations.
* Passion for delivering high-quality food and contributing to a great guest experience.
* Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills within a structured training programme.
Benefits
* 50% off food and drink at Prezzo, free meals on shift, and at least 25% discount for family and friends.
* Your birthday off!
* Employee Assistance Programme & GP appointment helpline.
* Career development opportunities & internal progression pathways.
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