Chef, Byrkley Park Garden Centre

KLONDYKE GROUP LIMITED; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Full Time Chef to join their team. The position offers a competitive rate of £12.70 per hour with no evening work required, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Responsibilities include preparing fresh ingredients and managing food orders in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Ideal candidates have a passion for quality food, understanding of hygiene standards, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Flexibility to work weekends is essential.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Healthy work-life balance

Access to retail and lifestyle discounts

Health Cash Plans

Generous staff discounts

6 weeks Annual Leave

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Passion for culinary excellence and quality ingredients.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Ability to prepare and present a variety of dishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients for cooking.
• Prepare food orders as requested.
• Monitor stock levels and assist in ordering.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Passion for good quality fresh produce and food

Understanding of food hygiene requirements

Good food presentation skills

Excellent communication skills

Great teamwork

Hardworking

Shift flexibility including weekends

Ability to work well under pressure

Job description

We are looking for a Full Time PermanentChef to join the team in our Restaurant in Byrkley Park Garden Centre.

Our competitive rateof pay range for the role is £12.70 per hour.

The hours for this role are 40 hours over 5days. All positions include weekendworking so flexibility is a must. However we have the added benefitof no evening work and no split shifts. Our Centre isclosed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day which means time with the family on these importantdays.

The Role

As a Chef, you will support all areas of food production and cleaning in the kitchen. You will work at part of a small team under the guidance of your Head Chef / Restuarant Managerand be responsible for the preparation of our fresh ingredients for our full menu range.

What you will be doing as a Chef?

• Prepare fresh ingredients
• Prepare hot and cold food orders to order
• Monitor stock levels and contribute towards the ordering process
• Work efficiently to keep low levels of waste
• Carry out cleaning of equipment and working areas to the highest food hygiene standards
• Close down kitchen each day including preparation for the following day.

What makes you our perfect Chef?

• Passion for good quality fresh produce and food
• Understanding of food hygiene requirements
• Good food presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills.
• Great teamwork.
• Hardworking
• Shift flexibility including weekends.
• The ability to work well and efficiently under pressure.

The benefits!

• Competitive rates of pay
• Healthy work / life balance with no evening work
• Access to 100s of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts
• Health Cash Plans
• Generous staff discounts
• 6 weeks Annual Leave per year
• Free Parking