Join our team
We have an exciting opportunity at Merlins Magic LTD. We are looking to recruit a Chef/Cook to join our team and help us continue to deliver great food at our busy children's soft play centre and café.
Your responsibilities will be:
· Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to the highest standards of quality, taste and presentation.
· Collaborate with the kitchen team and directors to develop new recipes and concepts that will delight our guests
· Ensure our kitchen operations adhere to health and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene at all times
· Manage stock, order supplies, and control food costs and waste to maximise efficiency and profitability
· Inspire and mentor any junior kitchen staff, fostering a culture of creativity, teamwork, and excellence
Requirements for the role:
· Proven experience within the kitchen as a Chef/Cook in a high volume kitchen
· Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic team
· Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required
Benefits:
· Competitive salary
· A fun and engaging work environment.
· Free meal from our staff menu for your break
· Ongoing training and development to support your career growth and aspirations
It is important that the successful applicant has a positive approach, friendly demeanor and has a customer focus. The applicant must be willing to work weekends and school holidays and be flexible with working patterns to ensure cover for our busiest periods.
Merlin's Magic LTD is open 6 days a week (soon to be 7) for children's play sessions and birthday parties, we have a cafe serving a variety of meals, hot drinks and lots more.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have relevant experience working within a kitchen environment working on busy shifts within a customer-facing business.
If you feel you are the right person for the role then we would love to hear from you To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Work Location: In person