Chef

Intervieweb; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Company pension

Beer discounts

Food discount on shift

Refer a friend bonus

Employee assistance

Benefits portal

Dining discounts across houses

Great working environment

Job summary

The Gordon Arms in Bedford is seeking a hands-on chef to join our friendly kitchen team. You will prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes, while maintaining cleanliness and adhering to safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 6 months chef experience, can work on their own initiative, and are keen to learn and grow within a supportive pub environment offering a great package and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months chef experience.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Desire to learn, improve and train from those around you.
• A proud individual who delivers their best.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food to company standards, exceeding guest satisfaction.
• Maintain highest standards of cleanliness.
• Adhere to safety and hygiene regulations.
• Adhere to accurate portion controls.
• Carry out stock rotation and proper storage.
• Ensure kitchen operates to high standards of cleanliness and maintenance.

Skills

Chef experience

Initiative

Willingness to learn

Professionalism

Job description

Company Gordon Arms Location BEDFORD, United Kingdom Functional Area Hospitality

Company Description

Just a short walk from Bedford town centre, The Gordon Arms can be found on the well-known and loved Castle Road, located in the heart of Bedford's Castle Quarter. We love to be considered as a neighbourhood hangout which offers great beer, tasty food and great service.

Position

Your role as chef:

• Prepare, cook and present perfect food in accordance with company standards therefore exceeding guest satisfaction at every eating occasion
• Taking PRIDE in maintaining highest standards of cleanliness
• Adhere to safety and hygiene regulations at all times
• Adhering accurately and consistently to portion controls
• Carrying out stock rotation to ensure all food items are within their shelf life, including maintaining correct storage conditions
• Ensuring the kitchen operation is maintained to the highest of standards with regards to cleanliness and maintenance

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 6 months chef experience
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Desire to learn, improve and train from those around you
• A proud individual that always strives to deliver their best

Other information

We will offer you a great package:

• 28 days holiday
• Company Pension scheme
• Retail and beer discounts
• Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team
• 50% off food on shift
• Refer a friend Bonus
• Employee Assistance programme
• Benefits portal
• 30% dining discount of all managed houses
• Great working environment and great prospects!

We are a people-first business - Our pubs bring people together, and we believe our teams should reflect the communities we serve. We want everyone to feel welcome, valued, and able to be themselves at work. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people are treated with respect and given equal opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background, experiences, or identity. Whether it's your first role in hospitality or your next career move, if you've got a positive attitude and a passion for looking after people, we'd love to hear from you.

If you need any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply.