Chef/ Cook

Chef/ Cook
£32k+
Chessington /Surrey
Daytimes

The Client
Our client are a busy successful premium Leisure Restaurant/ Food Hall and Retail Centre near Leatherhead.

The Role
Our client are currently looking for a full time cook/ Chef - A candidate happy to follow recipes, be able to make large batch cooking, be competent in English wholesome foods and support menu changes.
You will report to the Executive Chef on Site
You will be preparing salads and hot main meals to be offered on a servery counter. You will be constantly creating an exciting daily menu of freshly prepared food in the kitchen using locally sourced produce and fresh ingredients.
The vacancy is full time and you will need to be available 5 out of 7 days per week, including weekends but NO evenings.

Requirements
This will suit an experienced chef or cook in making fresh food. You will have experience and a passion championing excellent service through quality food.

• 2 years experience in food preparation
• To be prepared to implement and maintain food hygiene standards; including personal appearance
• To be flexible to work weekends as required by the business
• Must have pastry experience
• Menu planning
• Ability to cook a large selection of wholesome, country style foods
• To be an active hands-on team player with excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Preparation of breakfast, salads, hot food
• Maintaining levels of items for counters in the restaurant and deli
• To oversee the preparation of counter items including sandwiches, paninis and bagels; fresh breakfast items, salads and hot food
• Work with the team to develop the menu items and improve the quality
• Maintaining exceptional food safety standards throughout the day
• Opening and closing preparation, set up, clearing and cleaning
• Completing compliance records checking & recording temperatures, allergy information and dates
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effecive controls with regard to both to GP and labour
• Be responsible and able to manage athe kitchen rota, trainng and all health & safety effectively at all times

Benefits

• 1 free meal on duty
• Staff discount throughout the store; including restaurant and Farmshop
• Work life balance
• Pension
• Free parking on site
• Employee Assistance Programme
• One day off for your birthday after 2 years service

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