Chef - Reading

TGI Fridays; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An American casual dining restaurant in Reading is looking for a passionate Chef to be part of its vibrant team. You will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food while maintaining hygiene and safety standards. The role offers flexible working patterns, skill development programs, and numerous employee benefits including discounts and a comprehensive well-being support system. Join us and make every day feel like it's a Friday!

Benefits

Unlimited TRONC

Flexible working patterns

Skill development programmes

28 days paid holiday

Weekly pay every Friday

Pension scheme

50% off in all restaurants

Refer a friend scheme

Wellbeing and support services

Family-friendly policies

Discounted gym membership

Flexible pay options

Qualifications

• Passion for preparing high-quality food.
• Ability to maintain food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Experience in working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve the menu to high standards.
• Maintain food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Receive deliveries and ensure proper food storage.
• Keep the kitchen environment clean and safe.

Job description

Being a Chef at TGI Fridays is perfectly suited to anybody with passion, pride and personality that wants to make a difference. We want you to love our guests as much as we do so we want you to bring your personality to work to ensure the best guest experience to make every day feel like it's a Friday! Our "Showtime" guest journey brings an American style service to every shift, every plate, and every table. Join our team today and experience the opportunity to be bold, be brilliant and be real! Anything is possible at Fridays and there is genuinely no better time to join our family. Start your journey with Fridays today! We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and develop your skills by providing a full programme of training, support in obtaining nationally recognised qualifications and exciting workshops with our talented team. You can grow within the business and get not only a job, but a career!

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving our menu to a high standard as per company specification to ensure our guests return again and again
• Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards within the business and completion of company paperwork with regard to such standards
• Receiving deliveries and maintaining the correct storage of food
• Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment

At TGI Fridays we celebrate individuality and authenticity. We celebrate diversity through our "Pridays" forum and inclusivity programmes. We support LGBTQ+ rights, gender equity and accessibility by encouraging our team to bring their true self to every shift. We all belong in the Fridays Family.

Benefits

• Unlimited TRONC
• We also pay time and a half when you work more than 48 hours in a week.
• Flexible working patterns to support your work life balance.
• Skill development programmes that support a fast-track career progression.
• Apprenticeships at progressive skill levels available for all.
• 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Pension scheme
• 50% off in all our restaurants for you and up to 5 friends
• Refer a friend scheme with great bonuses for each successful referral.
• Reward programmes, long service awards and staff recognition and incentives.
• Participation in local incentives that offer exciting and unique travel experiences globally.
• Wellbeing and support services designed for everyday life and/or significant moments.
• Access to a 24/7 helpline of nurses, counsellors, midwives, and pharmacists.
• Family Friendly policies
• Discounted gym membership and online fitness classes.
• Flexible pay - early access to your pay; savings accounts; discounts; cashback; access to personal financial coaches and learning resources.
• The opportunity to make new friends along the way.