Chef

Loungers plc; Paignton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant hospitality company in Paignton is looking for kitchen staff to deliver fresh, high-quality food. You'll work in a supportive team, preparing dishes and ensuring a clean kitchen. Prior experience is a plus, but a positive attitude and work ethic are essential. Enjoy perks like shared tips, discounts, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Tips shared equally

50% discount on food

28 days holiday

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Company pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, or Commis Chef is preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to work at pace with limited supervision.
• Strong awareness of allergens and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present dishes to specification.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Support Head Chef in kitchen prep and operations.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Positive attitude

Good communication

Team player

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 might 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 spec, 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 a Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, Commis Chef, or this might be something 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 regarding 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.