Casual Chef (Hilton Garden Inn)

Arena Racing Company; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible working

Training opportunities

Entrance vouchers

Job summary

Arena Racing Company is looking for a Casual Chef to ensure food preparation meets high standards and provide excellent customer service. The role offers flexibility around commitments, with opportunities for shifts based on busy seasons and the racing calendar.

We seek candidates with a focus on food safety, clear communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join us to experience a diverse, equitable workplace committed to inclusion!

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Previous experience within a branded hotel is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food preparation meets standards.
• Prepare and present high-quality food.
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues.
• Comply with health and safety and food safety legislation.
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Food preparation

Education

NVQ Level 3 food preparation

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Some responsibilities of a Casual Chef...

• Ensure all food preparation meets standards.To ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the kitchen operation.
• Prepare and present high-quality food.
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues.
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation.
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination.

The person we are looking for as a casual Chef has...

• A clear focus on delivering fantastic customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• NVQ Level 3 food preparation preferred
• Food Safety Certificate (or equivalent)
• Proven track record in a similar role
• Previous experience within a branded hotel is a distinct advantage
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment

What is casual work?

Casual work is a great solution as it enables you to work flexibly around other commitments in your life.Once you have registered your interest, we will contact you in advance to offer you department based shifts at racedays or hospitality functions. There are usually a range of shifts available and opportunities for work are based on busy seasons and the annual racing calendar. Positions will be allocated on the day as part of the briefing.

Work Perks of being a casual Chef with us at ARC...

• competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working – happy to work with you on the hours you can and want to do
• opportunities to receive training and work experience across a range of business areas
• up to 10 x entrance vouchers for use at any of our courses after working with us for 6 months (local terms and conditions apply)

and so much more....

At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences.We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.