Chef

Loungers plc; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group in Carlisle is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to prepare fresh dishes and ensure customer satisfaction. You will work in a supportive environment, focusing on high-quality food and safety standards. Position available for those with some kitchen experience or those looking to start their culinary career. Competitive benefits included.

Benefits

Tips shared across the team

Paid breaks

50% food discount

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, or Commis Chef is a plus.
• Driven with a positive attitude.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Knowledge of Food Safety

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 will be your responsibility to make each dish to specification, in a clean and safe kitchen, and to follow the lead of your Head Chef to ensure 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 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.