Second Chef, Howdens Garden Centre

KLONDYKE GROUP LIMITED; Scotland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden centre seeks a Full-Time Permanent Second Chef to support the Head Chef in food production at their restaurant. This role involves preparing fresh ingredients, cooking, and ensuring kitchen cleanliness while offering competitive pay and a healthy work/life balance without evening shifts.

Benefits

Healthy work/life balance with no evening work

Access to retail discounts

Health Cash Plans

Generous staff discounts

6 weeks Annual Leave

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Understanding of food hygiene requirements.
• Good food presentation skills.
• Passion for quality fresh produce.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients and hot/cold food orders.
• Monitor stock levels and assist in ordering.
• Maintain high food hygiene standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Second Chef

We are looking for a Full Time Permanent Second Chef to join the team in our Restaurant in Howdens Garden Centre.

Competitive Salary based on experience.

The hours for this role are 45 hours over 5 days. All positions include weekend working so flexibility is a must. However we have the added benefit of no evening work and no split shifts. Our Centre is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day which means time with the family on these important days.

As a Second Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the operation of all areas of food production and cleaning in the kitchen. You will work as part of a small team under the guidance of the Head Chef and be responsible for the preparation of our fresh ingredients for our full menu range.

What you will be doing as a Second Chef?

• Prepare fresh ingredients
• Prepare hot and cold food orders to order
• Monitor stock levels and contribute towards the ordering process
• Work efficiently to ensure low levels of waste
• Carry out cleaning of equipment and working areas to the highest food hygiene standards
• Close down kitchen each day including preparation for the following day.

What makes you our perfect Second Chef?

• Passion for good quality fresh produce and food
• Understanding of food hygiene requirements
• Good food presentation skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Great teamwork.
• Hardworking
• Shift flexibility including weekends.
• The ability to work well and efficiently under pressure.

The benefits!

• Competitive rates of pay
• Healthy work/life balance with no evening work
• Access to 100s of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts
• Health Cash Plans
• Generous staff discounts
• 6 weeks Annual Leave per year
• Free Parking

Sound Interesting?

If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team as a Second Chef, please click 'Apply’ now.