Chef, High Legh Garden Centre

William Strike Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in High Legh Garden Centre is seeking a Full-Time Chef. You will support food production and maintain high hygiene standards. The ideal candidate has a passion for quality ingredients, good presentation skills, and can work flexibly, including weekends. The position offers no evening work, a competitive hourly rate, and generous benefits including health plans and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay (£12.70 per hour)

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

Responsibilities

• Support all areas of food production and cleaning in the kitchen.
• Work under the guidance of the Head Chef/Restaurant Manager.
• Prepare fresh ingredients for the full menu range.
• Prepare hot and cold food orders to order.
• Monitor stock levels and contribute towards the ordering process.
• 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.

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 and efficiently under pressure

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Full Time Permanent Chef to join the team in our Restaurant in High Legh Garden Centre.

The hours for this role are 30 per week over 4 days. All positions include weekend working, so flexibility is a must. The benefit of no evening work and no split shifts is offered, and the centre is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day to allow time with family.

Responsibilities

• As a Chef, you will support all areas of food production and cleaning in the kitchen.
• You will work as part of a small team under the guidance of the Head Chef/Restaurant Manager and be responsible for the preparation of fresh ingredients for the full menu range.
• Prepare fresh ingredients
• Prepare hot and cold food orders to order
• Monitor stock levels and contribute towards the ordering process
• Work efficiently to ensure 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

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay (£12.70 per hour)
• 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

Application

Sound Interesting? If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team as a Chef, please click 'Apply’ now.