Chef

Lounges; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in Cardiff is looking for Kitchen Staff who are passionate about cooking. You will prepare dishes, maintain a clean kitchen, and work with a dedicated team. Ideal candidates should have experience or a strong desire to learn in a kitchen environment. Join us for great benefits including tips, discounts, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Tips shared equally

Staff meals on shifts

50% discount on food

28 days holiday

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Annual staff party

Access to flexible pay

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, or Commis Chef is preferred.
• Driven, positive, and proactive attitude.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes to specifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen.
• Follow guidance from the Head Chef.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team spirit

Knowledge of allergen management

Self-motivated

Ability to work efficiently with limited supervision

Job description

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Staff

Are you passionate about real cooking? We are too! Our customers love genuine, high-quality dishes made with fresh ingredients. Be part of a dedicated, supportive team working from our flexible all-day menu to serve food that makes people's day.

Your responsibilities include preparing dishes to specifications, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, and following the guidance of your Head Chef to ensure all prep and par are completed for each shift. Help every customer leave happy with great food.

The Benefits

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Staff meals provided on every shift
• 50% discount on food across all three brands from day one
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro-rata
• Competitions and incentives, such as all-expenses-paid trips with suppliers
• Christmas and Boxing Day off
• Annual staff party - Loungefest
• Support from the Licenced Trade Charity
• Access to Wagestream for flexible pay
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Opportunities for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What You Bring

• Experience as a Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, Commis Chef, or eager to start a new career in the kitchen
• Driven, positive, and proactive attitude
• Good communication skills and team spirit
• Self-motivated with the ability to work efficiently with limited supervision
• Knowledge of allergen management, kitchen essentials, and food safety standards

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