Job Title: Chef
Location: Dover, Kent
Salary: £14.00 per hour
Hours: Rotating Shifts - 3 earlies, 3 off, 3 lates, 3 off
Monday to Saturday - Earlies: 5.30am - 4.00pm & Lates: 12.00pm - 11.00pm
Sunday - Earlies: 7.30am - 4.00pm & Lates: 12.00pm - 10.00pm
Our Client:
Is a busy and well-established kitchen offering a variety of hearty meals to a diverse range of customers. Their mission is to provide high-quality food and excellent service to everyone that visits.
Role Summary:
We're seeking an experienced and energetic Chef to support the Head Chef with the preparation of meals in a very busy kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Benefits:
21 days holiday, increasing with service up to 23.5 days + bank holidays
Perkbox discount platform (including Employee Wellbeing Platform)
Life insurance 3 x salary (on completion of probation)
Performance bonus (on completion of probation)
Discount on food
Pension contribution
Key responsibilities within your new role would be to:
Follow direct orders and recipes to prepare dishes for customers.
Take in deliveries and rotate stock effectively.
Maintain the highest standards of presentation and quality at all times.
Ensure that all meals are cooked to the highest standard and served in a timely manner.
Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop new menu items and specials.
Adjust menus to accommodate dietary restrictions and customer preferences.
Maintain a clean and organised kitchen, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
Keep track of kitchen supplies and ingredients, and assist with inventory management.
Interact with customers to ensure their satisfaction.
Monitor portion sizes and minimise food waste.
Experience and skills required for this position:
Proven experience as a Chef or in a similar culinary role, preferably in a busy, high-volume setting.
Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment and food safety regulations.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards.
Creative and passionate about food.
Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
Strong organisational skills.
A good understanding of Food and Health & Safety legislation, including allergens, HACCAP & COSHH.
Next steps:
If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.
If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on 01233 646632.
Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend, you will receive a £50 voucher *terms apply*.