Job description
The Chef will work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, in all aspects of the culinary function, from the organisation of the kitchen to the sourcing of suppliers to a creative menu design, to enhance the overall dining experience for our customers.
This is a Full-time position (up to 44 hours) over a 4 1/2 day working week. Candidates must be Flexible and available to work at busy peak periods and holiday times, working on a rota basis from Wednesday to Tuesday in a busy environment, will involve Function work.
To provide professional, efficient and exquisite Culinary experience to our customers.
The role will involve;
1. The smooth operation of the culinary function
2. Involvment in Menu planning and creativity
3. HACCP and Hygiene
4. Stock ordering, rotation and stocktakes
5. Supplier / Ingredient sourcing
6. Health & Safety
7. Customer Satisfaction and Quality Assurance and maintenance
8. Reactive to customer feedback
9. Maintain personal knowledge by completing in house / External training
10. Always adhere to our company policies and procedures, and Food Safety Legislation
11. Be involved and contribute to team meetings
12. Carry out instructions given by the management team
13. Forward thinking and planning
The Ideal Candidate will ;
14. be dedicated to the culinary arts with a creative vision
15. have strong organisation and communication skills
16. be a motivated individual who can motivate others
17. have a creative flare with attention to detail and consistency
18. demonstrate a passionate commitment to the business
19. welcome and embrace change with a positive attitude
20. have strong decision making skills
21. deliver high standards in the kitchen as well as personal hygiene
22. Maintain excellent time keeping and attendance
23. Be professional at all times
24. be a good team player
25. be customer focused
The successful candidate should have:
26. NVQ + in catering a Food Safety
27. 1 years+ served in a busy culinary environment
28. Proven success of operating in a successful kitchen with 5* Hygiene Rating
29. Understanding of Current Market Trends and adaptation into culinary operations
30. A full clean drivers licence may be considered advantageous
31. A competitive salary - depending on experience up to £ per hour
32. Free car parking
33. Uniform supplied
34. Up to 6 weeks Paid holidays
35. Contributory Pension