chef

SeeMeHired; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across the resort

Free onsite parking

Progression and career development

Pension Scheme

Free staff meals

Free gym membership

Wellness programmes

Share of resort service charges

Extra days holiday after 2 years

Job summary

LQ Resorts is seeking an experienced professional to join our kitchen team. You will contribute to preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the highest standards, working with senior chefs to maintain quality and safety across all food service.

Demonstrating strong organisation, leadership and a calm approach under pressure, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient kitchen operations and consistent guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable culinary experience in similar role.
• Good organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Ambitious to learn, grow and develop.
• Flexible schedule required.
• Ability to work well as a team or on a sole basis.
• Able to work under pressure calmly and professionally.
• Aiming to deliver high standards of presentation and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to the standards set by management.
• Work with Senior Chefs to ensure food to laid down standards.
• Maintain hygiene and safe working practices across the kitchen.
• Monitor portion and waste to support profit margins.
• Ensure safe storage and handling of chemicals and materials.
• Assist with training and supporting kitchen staff as needed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Culinary experience

Good organisation

Flexible schedule

Team player

Time management

Communication skills

Pressure handling

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• To undertake duties as set you by the Head Chef or Management.
• To actively be an integral part of the Kitchen team.
• To operate and participate in the efficient smooth running of the Kitchen.
• To prepare, cook and present for service any meals required to the standards set by the Head Chef and management.
• Work and co-operate with Senior Chefs to ensure that any foods being served to our customers is to the laid down standards.
• Keep an overall check on the accuracy of standards of all food deliveries.
• To ensure that all statutory elements of health and hygiene are adhered to and maintain the premises in a safe and healthy condition and to a high standard.
• To comply with the safe storage and control of any potentially harmful materials and chemicals used within the department and ensure that such materials are appropriately marked and signposted.
• To be responsible for all aspects of the departments risk management, including ensuring all necessary risk assessments are completed and the necessary checks and cleaning are completed to meet all audit requirements in the absence of the Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• To be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all kitchen equipment.
• To be aware of and adhere to applicable hotel rules, regulations, legislation and procedures, national legislation (Health and Safety, COSHH, Data Protection).
• To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the hotel.
• To be responsible for your own continuing self-development, undertaking training as appropriate.
• To undertake other duties appropriate to the post as required.
• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your section
• Assisting other Chefs
• Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins

This job description is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to carry out other reasonable tasks as specified by their manager.

Our values underpin everything we do here at LQ Resorts and staff should ensure that these are at the fore front of what they do, day to day.

Values & Culture

• To focus on the guest experience at all times and continually strive to delight time after time
• To see each guest as part of a long-term relationship not a onetime event
• To create a team that is enthusiastic, consistent and committed in the workplace that encourages an open honest and supportive culture, by working together to create excellence.
• To create an organisation with high integrity, that recognises potential and success, that both guests and employees want to be part of and associated with
• To encourage our team to contribute to excellent working conditions for all
• To gain a reputation for delivering financial performance and being consumed and enthralled about business.

Requirements & Skills

• Demonstrable culinary experience in similar role
• Good organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Ambitious to learn, grow and develop
• Passion for new ideas, with the ability to provide inspiration to new members of the team
• Great attention to detail with a high level of reliability
• Flexible schedule required
• Confident and approachable
• Ability to work well as a team or on a sole basis
• Able to handle pressure calmly and professionally
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, Ability to work to deadlines
• Able to deliver High standards of presentation, organisation and cleanliness
• Good time management and organisation skills
• Good communication skills
• Reliable and able to work under pressure.
• Able to follow instruction, with problem solving skills
• Flexible approach to work
• Possess strong management skills
• Strong Leadership
• Able to work within financial budgets for menu ingredients
• Thrives on routine daily tasks

Attitude

• Polite and friendly
• Positive can-do attitude
• Respectful
• Team player
• Confident and approachable

We are looking for an experienced chef to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a flexible approach to work and be committed to promoting a positive work environment, working collaboratively with their fellow kitchen brigade and front of house team to ensure the highest levels of guest satisfaction.

LQ Resorts will offer you a fantastic working environment with plenty of opportunity to make a difference each day.

In addition, you will receive:

Benefits

• Discounts across the resort, including family and friends
• Free onsite parking
• Progression and career development opportunities.
• Pension Scheme
• Free staff meals
• Free gym membership
• Access to wellness programmes
• Share of Resort's service charges on monthly basis
• Extra days holiday after 2 years