Prep Chef

Basset Arms Kitchen; Portreath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Basset Arms in Portreath is seeking a Prep Chef to join a small yet ambitious kitchen team. You will handle preparation for lunch and dinner service and a few breakfast covers, ensuring fresh ingredients and mise en place are ready for service.

We value reliable, organized chefs who are passionate about good food and high standards and who work well both independently and as part of a team. Competitive salary on offer.

Qualifications

• Experienced in a professional kitchen.
• Confident with preparation and basic cooking.
• Reliable, organised and hardworking.
• Comfortable working independently when required.
• Passionate about good food and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh ingredients and daily mise en place.
• Preparing and cooking breakfast for a small number of covers.
• Supporting the kitchen during lunch and dinner service.
• Preparing sauces, stocks, vegetables, desserts and other menu components.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and fully prepared for service.
• Following food hygiene, allergen and health & safety procedures.
• Supporting the Head Chef and wider kitchen team.

Skills

Experience in kitchen

Basic cooking skills

Reliable and organized

Team player

Job description

Prep Chef – The Basset Arms

The Basset Arms | Portreath

We are looking for aPrep Chefto join the kitchen team at The Basset Arms.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for a chef who enjoys working with fresh ingredients, takes pride in their preparation and wants to be part of a quality-focused pub kitchen.

The role will includepreparation for lunch and dinner service, with a small number of breakfast covers to look after in the mornings.

The role

• Preparing fresh ingredients and daily mise en place
• Preparing and cooking breakfast for a small number of covers
• Supporting the kitchen during lunch and dinner service
• Preparing sauces, stocks, vegetables, desserts and other menu components
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and fully prepared for service
• Following food hygiene, allergen and health & safety procedures
• Supporting the Head Chef and wider kitchen team

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in a professional kitchen
• Confident with preparation and basic cooking
• Reliable, organised and hardworking
• Comfortable working independently when required
• Passionate about good food and high standards
• A positive team player who takes pride in their work

This is a great opportunity to join The Basset Arms and become an important part of a friendly, ambitious kitchen team.

Compensation: Competitive salary