Chef

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

Job summary

A hospitality company in Saffron Walden is looking for a team member to prepare high-quality dishes in a supportive kitchen environment. You'll work under the Head Chef to ensure delicious meals are served while following food safety guidelines. Ideal for those with some kitchen experience or a strong willingness to learn, this role offers tips, paid breaks, and great perks including a discount on food and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Tips shared equally across the team

Paid breaks

50% discount on food

28 days holiday pro rata

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, or Commis Chef is a plus.
• Ability to work at pace with limited supervision.
• Understanding of allergens and kitchen essentials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes to specification in a clean and safe kitchen.
• Follow the lead of the Head Chef for prep and kitchen tasks.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through high-quality food.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

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 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 (including 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 Licensed 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 regarding allergens, kitchen essentials, and food safety.

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