Chef Cook
Chessington
We are looking for an experienced Cook / Chef to join our kitchen team at our independent, family run garden centre in Chessington. The role will suit an experienced Cook / Chef with a passion for making and cooking fresh and high quality food. General food preparation experience is essential.
You will be preparing salads and hot main meals to be offered on a servery counter. You will be constantly creating an exciting daily menu of freshly prepared food in our kitchen using locally sourced produce and fresh ingredients. The vacancy is full time and you will need to be available 5 out of 7 days per week, including weekends but NO evenings.
The ideal candidate needs
To ensure behaviour is always consistent with Our Values and the companies roots
Pride in making high quality fresh food
1 year experience in food preparation
To be prepared to implement and maintain food hygiene standards; including personal appearance
To be flexible to work weekends as required by the business
Must have pastry experience
Ability to cook a large selection of wholesome, country style foods
To be an active hands-on team player with excellent communication skills
The Responsibilities
Preparation of breakfast, salads, hot food
Maintaining levels of items for counters in the restaurant and deli
To oversee the preparation of counter items including sandwiches, paninis and bagels; fresh breakfast items, salads and hot food
Work with the team to develop the menu items and improve the quality
Maintaining exceptional food safety standards throughout the day
Opening and closing preparation, set up, clearing and cleaning
Completing compliance records checking & recording temperatures, allergy information and dates
Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both to GP and labour
Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen rota, training and all health & safety effectively at all times
Benefits
1 free meal on duty
Staff discount throughout the store; including restaurant and Farmshop
Work life balance
Pension
Free parking on site
Employee Assistance Programme
One day off for your birthday after 2 years service
Working alongside like-minded individuals in a fun but professional environment of a family run business
Salary based on experience
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