Holiday Park Chef / Cook - Cambridge

Annesley Gandon; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday park is seeking a full-time Holiday Park Chef to join their team. This position requires the preparation of high-quality food for guests while managing food stock, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and contribute to a positive dining experience. This role offers a permanent position with a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Ability to write creative and profitable menus.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong skills in organization and communication.

Responsibilities

• Order and manage food stock effectively.
• Prepare food according to sales levels and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and adherence to health regulations.
• Train team members to deliver high standards.

Skills

Creative menu writing

Ability to perform under pressure

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

We're looking for a Holiday Park Chef to work with a great team on park to deliver high standard food to holidaymakers.

Working alongside the Manager, you are required to provide a variety of quality food dishes to a high standard of preparation, production and presentation, working to costed recipes, maintaining high levels of cleanliness and Customer Care. To serve the public in the most courteous and efficient manner including effective handling of enquiries and complaints with the ability to deal well with change, uncertainty and flexible enough to adapt and sensibly respond to the situation at hand.

Duties will included

• Order food stock appropriate to sales levels and not over order
• Return sub-standard deliveries with the appropriate paperwork and contact suppliers, informing the Food & Beverage / Restaurant Manager of any supplier issues
• Sign for all deliveries, where possible
• Prepare food for service appropriate to sales levels
• Monitor and control stock levels ensuring there are no shortfalls and that stock rotation is followed and all store rooms, fridges and freezers are in order
• Prepare recipes and ensure the team are fully trained in delivering to a set standard
• Ensure that the storage of food meets company and statutory Health and Safety and Food Hygiene requirements
• Ensure temperature records and food labelling is maintained and up to date
• Ensure that the kitchen is clean and hygienic, making sure cleaning rotas are adhered to and records kept
• Ensure the kitchen uniform and personal hygiene requirements are adhered to
• Ensure the kitchen runs smoothly on a daily basis and is adequately staffed and stocked
• To undergo specific training as indicated by the Manager as and when required
• Take all reasonable steps to protect the health, safety and welfare of all employees, patrons and visitors, by promoting safe working practices
• Comply with company policies, rules and procedures at all times Any other duties as required by your line manager commensurate with your role

Skills required

• The ability to write menus that are both creative and profitable – Help can be given however a basic understanding would be beneficial
• The ability to constantly perform well in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational skills to ensure the smooth running of a kitchen Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Full-time Permanent role - 40 hour week