Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our culinary team here in The Greenhouse Kitchen at Blackdown Garden Centre. The ideal candidate will bring some customer service and/or hospitality experience, along with a strong desire to learn and develop their skills in order to become an essential and valued member of the Restaurant team. This role is essential in supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining the overall efficiency of the kitchen.
Duties
* Assist the Head Chef in the preparation and cooking of meals, ensuring adherence to recipes and presentation standards.
* Follow food preparation processes, ensuring that all ingredients are prepared in a timely manner for service.
* Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene throughout the kitchen, complying with health regulations.
* Assist in inventory management, including ordering and stock rotation to minimise waste.
* Keeping the kitchen and surrounding areas clean and tidy, complying with health and hygiene standards.
Requirements
* Experience in a similar role within a restaurant or hospitality setting is desirable, however full training will be provided.
* Basic culinary skills and a level of understanding of food production techniques.
* Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in kitchen hygiene.
* Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with kitchen staff and front-of-house teams.
* A passion for cooking and a desire to continually develop culinary skills is highly valued.
* The successful candidate must be fully flexible with their days/hours of work
If you like the sound of a fantastic, fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business, which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £10.00-£12.21 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 25 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Wellington TA21 9HY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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