Chef

Company Details Confidential; Ashford; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meal during shifts

Job summary

Company Details Confidential is seeking a skilled chef to lead breakfast and lunch production. This hands-on role includes baking breads, running live-cooking stations, and ensuring high-quality dishes across every service.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of cooking experience, strong breakfast/lunch background, and proficiency in baking and food safety. Early starts (4:00–6:00 AM) and fast-paced service are required, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience with strong breakfast/lunch service background.
• Experience with live-cooking/front-of-house preparation (eggs station, griddles, sautes).
• Proficiency in baking breads, laminated doughs, and breakfast pastries.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead breakfast and lunch kitchen operations, ensuring timely, high-quality dishes.
• Prepare and bake breads, pastries, and other baked goods daily.
• Run live-cooking stations for breakfast and lunch and interact with guests.
• Execute menu items from prep to plating with proper portion control.
• Manage prep lists and daily production quantities for service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of line and baking stations.
• Monitor food quality and waste; adjust for efficiency and cost control.
• Communicate with FOH about ticket flow and timing for live items.
• Assist with inventory: receive deliveries, rotate stock, and ordering.
• Train junior cooks and bakers; lead when needed.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Breakfast/lunch service

Live-cooking

Bakery/bread making

Food safety

Education

No Qualification

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Role Overview We’re seeking a skilled, reliable chef to lead breakfast and lunch production. This is a hands‑on role that combines professional baking, breakfast and lunch hot line cooking, and live‑cooking stations (made‑to‑order items prepared in front of guests). The ideal candidate is organised, calm under pressure, comfortable with early starts, and enthusiastic about producing consistent, high‑quality food every service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead breakfast and lunch kitchen operations, ensuring timely, consistent, and high-quality dishes.


• Prepare and bake a variety of breads, pastries, and other baked goods daily to our standards and production schedule.


• Run live‑cooking stations for breakfast and lunch (eggs to order, sandwiches, flatbreads, etc.), interacting politely with guests when appropriate.


• Execute menu items accurately from prep to plating, maintaining portion control and presentation standards.


• Manage prep lists, and daily production quantities for breakfast and lunch service.


• Maintain impeccable cleanliness and organisation of line and baking stations.


• Monitor food quality and waste; make adjustments to improve efficiency and cost control.


• Communicate with FOH team about ticket flow, special requests, and timing for live‑cook items.


• Support inventory management: receive deliveries, rotate stock, and assist with ordering as directed.


• Train and mentor junior cooks and bakers; step in as lead when needed.


• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies.

Qualifications & Requirements 2+ years’ cooking experience with strong breakfast/lunch service background; pastry/bakery experience required. Demonstrated experience with live‑cooking/front‑of‑house‑facing preparation (eggs station, griddles, sautés, theater cooking). Proficiency in baking breads, laminated doughs and/or breakfast pastries, or demonstrated ability to execute bakery recipes consistently. Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards. Ability to work early‑morning shifts, including 4:00–6:00 AM starts; weekend/holiday rotation required. Comfortable standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in a fast‑paced environment. Positive, guest‑focused attitude and ability to stay calm under pressure. Preferred Experience in a high‑volume breakfast/lunch operation. Knowledge of seasonal/locally sourced ingredients and scratch cooking. Employee meal during shifts. Opportunities for cross‑training, recipe development, and career advancement.

• Sector: accommodation and food service activities

Career Level

• Entry Level

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1


• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Catering, Customer Service, Hospitality


• Competency Skills: Flexibility, Initiative