Chef

TN United Kingdom; North Thoresby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Chef to lead a new burger bar takeaway. This role involves overseeing food preparation, ensuring high-quality dishes, and maintaining impeccable kitchen standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of food safety practices and a genuine love for cooking. Join a dynamic team where your culinary skills can shine and make a real impact on customer satisfaction. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to create delicious meals, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of grilled foods to meet quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service.

Skills

Food Safety Practices

Culinary Techniques

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in Restaurant or Kitchen Environment

Job description

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Our client prides themselves on thier ambition and ability to provide brilliant service and products to their customers. They are currently searching for a Chef to run, oversee, and make their own, a brand new burger bar takeaway. They need a chef who has a strong understanding of food safety practices, food ordering, food hygiene, kitchen safety practices, and a strong passion for the industry. They expect every dish sent to a customer to be of the highest quality, whilst maintaining impeccable standards of cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen. Our client is aiming to open the Burger Bar as soon as they have the right person for the position, could that be you?

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of grilled foods, ensuring quality and presentation meet our client's standards
• Assist in the overall food preparation process, including marinating, seasoning, and portioning ingredients
• Maintain a clean and organised work area, adhering to food safety regulations at all times
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service during peak hours
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure food is cooked safely and to the desired level of doneness
• Help with inventory management by keeping track of stock levels for grilling supplies and ingredients
• Participate in regular kitchen clean-up duties, including washing utensils, equipment, and surfaces
• Preparing and cooking food items to order
• Following recipes and presentation specifications
• Maintaining a clean, organised workspace
• Adhering to health and safety standards
• Organise and manage the rota and staffing costs
• Ensure all shifts are sufficiently staffed
• Maintain standards of quality and performance.
• Interview new staff, maintain current staff files and training

Requirements

• Previous experience in a restaurant or kitchen environment is preferred
• Strong knowledge of food safety practices and culinary techniques related to grilling
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• A genuine passion for cooking and creating delicious meals for customers
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability to read and understand recipes and food preparation instructions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to accurately follow instructions and take direction