Overview
De Vere Wokefield Estate set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant and our Summerhouse are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone. Join our brigade at De Vere Wokefield Estate in Mortimer. With a strong focus on conferences and events, we offer buffet-style breakfasts and lunches, and a modern British menu served in our restaurant, bar, and lounge areas throughout the day.
Your commute: just outside Reading, we\'re 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station. At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated.
Responsibilities
* Support the Exec / Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
* Help create and develop new dishes and menus
* Prepare, cook and present high-quality food within your section
* Assist with ordering and managing stock, while controlling costs
* Lead, train, and mentor junior chefs in the brigade
* Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and health & safety standards
Qualifications & Attributes
* Experience in a similar role within a busy kitchen
* A strong team player who leads by example and stays calm under pressure
* Great attention to detail and consistently high standards
Compensation & Benefits
* £18.87 per hour
* Restaurant Service Charge
* Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle; we are a 24/7 operation
* Paid holiday allowance based on the hours that you work
* Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
* Complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities
* Exclusive benefits portal with discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities
* Career progression opportunities, including Apprenticeship programmes and study support
* Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support
* Wagestream for instant access to earned pay
* Regular team appreciation events, including Christmas and Summer parties
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