If you're ready to work in a kitchen where your hard work is recognised, and you feel supported in your career development then we want to hear from you. At organisation ABC we support and encourage all of our chefs to keep learning and move up the career ladder, as they gain more experience and skills. So we can help you move from an Assistant to a Commis Chef, and from a Commis Chef to a Chef De Partie, and beyond.
Our client is looking for a trainee chef on a permanent basis, located at their beautiful wedding venue in Corbridge. Having your own transport is essential for this role due to the location.
£25,000 per annum
40 hours per week
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 1pm
Friday 1pm - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 12pm
Roles & Responsibilities
General skills
You will have:
Basic knowledge of all sections (larder/starters, garnish, meat and fish, sauce, desserts)
Ability to produce good quality basic food and good knife skills
Understanding of health and safety
Understanding of basic food hygiene practices
Excellent communication skills
Strong team player qualities and basic team management skills
Good multi-tasking skills and an understanding of prioritising tasks and personal time management
Good level of numeracy and the ability to multiply and carefully follow recipes
Personal traits
You will have:
Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work
Positive and approachable manner
High level of attention to detail
A lot of stamina and are able to learn on your feet and be passionate about food
Versatile and flexible as you may be working in all sections of the kitchen - fish, pastry, butchery and so on
The ability to work under supervision and independently
Good listening skills and the ability to follow instructions
Reliable, quick thinking, a creative person
Ability to work well under pressure
Main Duties/Responsibilities
As a Trainee Chef in this kitchen, you will:
Prepare vegetables, meats and fish with guidance from senior chefs
Ensure ingredients and preparation is ready for service for more senior Chefs
Measure/weigh dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately
Deal with deliveries and stock rotation
Assist other section chefs during service
Cook and prepare elements of high-quality dishes with guidance
Help with deliveries and restocking
Contribute to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards
Cleaning stations and kitchen equipment throughout the day and at the end of service
Qualifications/Licences/Certifications/Experience
Essential
Experience in preparing food
Experience working well in a team and communicating with the other members of staff
Basic cooking skills
Food Hygiene Level One
Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards
Minimum 6 months relevant experience
Awareness of manual handling techniques
Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
Experience of kitchen equipment
Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives
Competent level of English spoken and written
If you want to work in a supportive kitchen environment, where you will be valued and encouraged to stay as you progress your skills, then apply today.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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