Ashdown Park Hotel has a fantastic opportunity for a Staff Food Chef to join our award-winning, friendly brigade. We are looking for a friendly Staff Chef who thrives in a busy kitchen to be responsible for the preparation and production of meals for the staff working in the hotel. You will prepare a varied choice of dishes from fresh ingredients, offering an interesting, balanced, and varied diet for our staff. This is a great opportunity to improve your skills in a busy, wide-ranging environment. The hours are 40 hours per week, working five days out of seven.
Key responsibilities:
1. Ensure that the staff food is delivered promptly each day at the published times for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
2. Ensure that the staff buffet is replenished regularly during service times.
3. Be responsible for the quality, variety, and presentation of the staff buffet.
4. Take ownership of the general staff amenities within the staff canteen.
5. Plan ahead to ensure the correct numbers of staff are prepared for.
6. Use correct methods for food preparation and check presentation.
7. Control all food storage activities to ensure food is kept in prime condition and stock rotation is properly implemented.
8. Manage mis-en-place, ensuring quality and quantity, and store it correctly.
9. Prioritize tasks and strive for excellence continually.
Key Skills:
1. Relevant experience within a kitchen environment.
2. NVQ level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent (desirable).
3. Team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
4. Excellent time management skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
If you believe you can rise to this challenge, please submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the role early if sufficient applications are received.
Due to our rural location, you will need your own transport.
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