Chef

Loungers plc; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant chain in Bracknell is looking for a dedicated team member to prepare fresh dishes in a supportive kitchen environment. You will work alongside the Head Chef, ensuring quality and cleanliness while delivering great food that keeps customers happy. Ideal candidates should have prior kitchen experience or a willingness to learn. This role offers a variety of perks and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Tips shared equally across the team

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% discount on food

28 days holiday pro rata

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience as a Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, or Commis Chef is a plus.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Awareness of best practices for allergen handling and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes according to specifications while ensuring kitchen cleanliness.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef for prep and par tasks.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through quality food.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Food safety knowledge

Job description

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients.

You'll be part of a dedicated, supportive team, working from our flexible all-day menu to give people food that'll make their day. It'll be your responsibility to make each dish to spec, in a clean and safe kitchen, and to follow the lead of your Head Chef to make sure all prep and par are completed for each shift. You'll be helping every customer leave happy.
Which they tend to do. Thanks to your great food.

The Good Stuff

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Paid breaks
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% discount on food in all of our three brands from day one
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
• Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our suppliers)
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!
• The best staff party - Loungefest
• Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you'll bring:

• You may already have some kitchen experience as either a Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef, or this might be something brand new to you.
• Driven and relentless, with a positive can-do attitude.
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision.
• Strong knowledge of best practices when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials, and Food Safety.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.loungers on TikTok and Instagram.