Chef - Port Kitchen

Shoreham Port; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a vibrant kitchen located at Shoreham Port, where you'll prepare delicious dishes using locally sourced ingredients. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for chefs who prefer daytime hours and want to lead a small team in a busy environment. Enjoy a lively workspace with competitive pay, attractive working hours, and a range of well-being benefits. If you're passionate about food and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity to develop your culinary skills while contributing to a great dining experience.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Free On-Site Parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Christmas Day and Boxing Day Off

Access to Lifestyle Benefits

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of food preparation and safety standards.
• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate dishes to a consistent standard.
• Supervise and develop kitchen team when Head Chef is off shift.
• Maintain cleanliness adhering to Food Hygiene Safety Standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Job description

Job Description

Are you a passionate chef who enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment, producing good quality dishes from locally sourced produce? Would you enjoy working as part of a small team to deliver a great customer experience? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills, but would rather not work evening shifts? Do you have an excellent understanding of food preparation and safety standards? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Key Duties

Open seven days a week 8am to 4pm, Port Kitchen at Shoreham Port serves fresh local food and hot and cold drinks, in a modern, welcoming space.

Key duties would include:

• Preparing, cooking and plating dishes ensuring that all food is delivered to a consistent standard.
• Taking the lead in the kitchen when the Head Chef is not on shift, supervising, directing and developing other members of the Port Kitchen Back of House team.
• Ordering food and kitchen supplies as required.
• Maintaining a clean facility adhering to Food Hygiene Safety Standards.

Pay/Benefits

In return for your energy, skills and passion we offer the fascinating and lively workspace of the Port as well as:

• A competitive salary
• Attractive working hours - predominantly between 07:00 and 17:00
• Christmas Day and Boxing Day off
• Pension scheme
• Access to lifestyle and well-being benefits
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Application Method

• For more information about the role including a job description and how to apply, please see the Careers page of our website

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 13 May 2025

Please Note:Applicants should be aware the Port operates under its impairment policy, which includes a zero-tolerance for drugs and alcohol, with a random programme of testing operated throughout.

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