Trainee/Junior Chef - Betchworth

Nags Hall Garden Centre; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension

Discounted food

Free food

Job summary

Nags Hall Garden Centre in the United Kingdom is seeking a junior or trainee Chef to join our team in the Plant House Coffee Shop, Betchworth. The role involves cooking and meal preparation with a focus on food safety and quality, and you will work as part of a fast-paced, friendly team.

The position is full-time, with responsibilities including opening and closing duties and collaboration with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a kitchen.
• Attention to detail in food presentation, ability to work under pressure and cook to order.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot and cold meals, sandwiches, pastries etc.
• Ensure all food is prepared and stored in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area, ensuring all equipment is properly cleaned and stored.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff and work as part of a team to ensure timely service and customer satisfaction.
• Kitchen open and close duties.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety

Job description

We areseekinga junior or trainee Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will either have existing experience in a commercial kitchen or be training to become a chef atCollege. You willbe responsible forcooking and meal preparation, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to food safety and quality. Must be able to work as part of a team in a growing, fast paced friendly environment. Willing to learn and grow, bringnew ideasand skills to increase productivity and have a passion for food.

Duties

• Prepare and cook hot and cold meals, sandwiches, pastries etc.
• Ensure all food is prepared and stored in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area, ensuring all equipment is properly cleaned and stored.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff and work as part of a team to ensure timely service and customer satisfaction.
• Kitchen open and close duties.

Join our team and be part of an exciting culinary experience! We offer a balanced working schedule that allows for family and social time; our coffee shop opening hours are Mon-Sat 9am-5pm (including bank holidays) and Sunday 10am-4pm.

This is a fulltime position including weekends

Skills and Experience Required

Experience of working in a kitchen. Attention to detail in food presentation, ability to work under pressure and cook to order.

Role Type

• On-site parking
• Company pension
• Discounted/free food

Location

Plant House Coffee Shop,Betchworth