Chef

Venture Hotels - Bra_304; New Alresford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

33% discount on all brands

15% discount for family

Employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

50% discount for Greene King Inns/hot…

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream

Retail discounts up to 30%

Job summary

Venture Hotels is seeking a Chef to join its kitchen team. You will prepare, cook and present meals that meet precise standards while maintaining top hygiene levels in a fast-paced service environment.

You’ll communicate clearly with colleagues to ensure timely, high-quality meals and stay updated on new products, menus and promotions. The role requires a hands-on chef who thrives under pressure, is passionate about delivering well-presented dishes, and is willing to learn and contribute across

Qualifications

• Prepare, cook and present meals to meet specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with the team to deliver quality meals on time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food meeting specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to guarantee safety of team and visitors.
• Communicate clearly with the team to provide high-quality meals on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

Skills

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Food presentation

Hygiene and safety

Education

Food safety training

Job description

As a Chef, your passion for all things food, and the desire to make the perfect dish every time, is what sets you apart. With a keen eye for maintaining the highest standards and thriving during a fast-paced service, you’ll soon become an invaluable member of the kitchen team.

Qualifications

As a Chef, you will...

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors.
• Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and pull together as a team when needed.
• A passion for delivering tasty and well-presented meals to customers each and every time.
• Willingness to get stuck in, learn new skills and help out in different areas of the kitchen when needed.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why...

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more...

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