Chef

Loungers plc; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining chain in Weymouth is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member. You will prepare fresh dishes, maintain a clean kitchen, and support your Head Chef. Ideal candidates have kitchen experience and a positive attitude. Join us for a fulfilling culinary experience with opportunities for growth. Competitive perks include shared tips, paid breaks, and a generous discount on meals.

Benefits

Tips shared equally across the team

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% discount on food

28 days holiday pro rata

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Great staff party

Emotional and practical support

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, or Commis Chef is a plus.
• Good communication skills and able to work in a team.
• Motivated to work independently with pace.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Ensure proper prep and par is completed for each shift.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Positive attitude

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 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'll 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 make sure 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 of 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 supplier)
• 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 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 practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials and Food Safety.

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