Second Chef | Fast-Paced Fresh Kitchen

Thomas Franks Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Wider wallet scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Excellent career progression

Workplace pension

Training and development

Job summary

Thomas Franks Ltd is seeking dedicated staff for front-of-house and kitchen support in a busy hospitality context. You will prepare service areas, ensure meals are served promptly, and help maintain hygiene and safety standards across daily operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, personal presentation, and flexibility to support menus and client needs while complying with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Team working abilities, listening skills and the ability to work on own initiative.
• Impeccable personal presentation, hygiene and behaviour to others.
• Food hygiene certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all Food service areas for the days business relating to that meal service.
• Ensure that the prompt service of all meals and service at all times to the company / clients standards.
• To ensure that the methods of preparation and presentation comply with company expectations.
• Prepare, set-up, serve, clear, clean and store away any food, beverage or equipment required for daily service.
• Prepare all food for sale/service, following good hygiene and safety practices and to the standard specified.
• Restock and replenish stocks and consumables as required during service periods, pre-empt customer needs and achieve optimum customer service delivery.
• Keep the Front of house informed of any food running out and pre-empt any delays in customer waiting.
• Complete all / any necessary cleaning/hygiene duties.
• Serve customers, visitors and guest in line with company and client service standards and expectations.
• Empty, remove and store rubbish / recycle rubbish in the correct place.
• To assist in the preparation and placing of orders.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in line with current health & safety regulations.
• To ensure all area in the Kitchen are left in a clean state at the end of each shift.
• To attend meetings and training courses as required.
• Notify the head chef of stock movements to ensure all products are ordered for forthcoming menus.

Job description

Thomas Franks Ltd is seeking dedicated staff for front-of-house and kitchen support in a busy hospitality context. You will prepare service areas, ensure meals are served promptly, and help maintain hygiene and safety standards across daily operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, personal presentation, and flexibility to support menus and client needs while complying with health and safety regulations.