Chef / Dover, Kent

Office Angels; Dover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Straight shifts

Regular weekend off

£14.50/hour

Staff parking

Uniform provided

Job summary

Office Angels in Dover is looking for a skilled Chef to join the Whitfield kitchen team. You will lead the kitchen, manage shifts, and prepare dishes to the restaurant's exacting standards under pressure. The role offers straight shifts with a regular weekend off and a pay rate of £14.50 per hour (9-hour shifts, 40 hours weekly).

Benefits include staff parking, discounted meals, and a provided uniform. Two years of kitchen experience and knowledge of allergens, HACCP, and health & safety are

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of kitchen experience.
• Solid understanding of food safety legislation, allergens, and HACCP.
• Ability to work well under pressure as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to follow recipes accurately.
• Excellent listening and communication within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team to maximise productivity and service levels.
• Prepare dishes to high standards, maintaining quality and presentation.
• Oversee shift operations, ensuring health and safety compliance including allergens, HACCP, and COSHH.
• Manage stock deliveries and rotate stock effectively.
• Collaborate within a cohesive team, maintaining a positive kitchen atmosphere.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Health & safety

HACCP

Teamwork

Recipe following

Listening skills

Job description

Job Opportunity: Chef - Position in Dover (Whitfield)

Are you a culinary expert with a passion for creating exquisite dishes? Our client is seeking a talented Chef to join their team in Whitfield, Dover. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team effectively to ensure maximum productivity and exceptional service levels.
• Prepare dishes in accordance with the restaurant's high standards, maintaining quality and presentation at all times.
• Oversee shift operations, ensuring a smooth workflow and adherence to health and safety regulations, including allergens, HACCP, and COSHH.
• Manage stock deliveries and implement effective stock rotation practises.
• Collaborate as part of a cohesive team, fostering a supportive and positive kitchen atmosphere.

What Our Client Offers

• Straight shifts with a regular weekend off, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
• Competitive pay of £14.50 per hour, with a structured 9-hour shift system.
• Staff parking and discounted food to enjoy during your breaks.
• A company uniform provided for your convenience.
• The chance to work in an open kitchen, honing your skills while under pressure.

Shift Patterns

• Chefs work 5 days out of 7 - 9 hrs with a 1-hour break (40 hrs a week) - pay £14.50 per hour
• Early shift (Mon to Sat) - 6am to 3pm
• Early shift (Sun) - 7.30am to 4.30pm
• Late shift (Mon to Sun) - 1pm to 10pm

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of two years' kitchen experience is preferable, showcasing your culinary expertise.
• A solid understanding of food and health & safety legislation, particularly regarding allergens and HACCP.
• Proven experience in working effectively as part of a team in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to follow direct orders and recipes accurately.
• Excellent listening skills, ensuring clear communication within the team.

Our client is eager to find a dedicated Chef who can contribute to their reputation for excellence.

We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.