Chef

Klondyke Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant in a garden center is seeking a Full Time Permanent Chef to join their team. The role involves preparing fresh ingredients, cooking orders, and maintaining hygiene standards in a supportive kitchen environment. There are competitive pay rates at £12.70 per hour, a 30-hour work week over 5 days, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance with no evening shifts. Benefits include generous staff discounts, health cash plans, and 6 weeks of annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Healthy work/life balance

Access to retail and lifestyle discounts

Health Cash Plans

Generous staff discounts

6 weeks Annual Leave

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh produce and high food quality.
• Understanding hygiene requirements in food preparation.
• Good presentation skills for food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients for the menu.
• Prepare food orders as requested.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering.
• Maintain high food hygiene standards.
• Close down kitchen and prep for the next day.

Skills

Passion for good quality fresh produce and food

Understanding of food hygiene requirements

Good food presentation skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Hardworking

Shift flexibility

Ability to work efficiently under pressure

Job description

We are looking for a Full Time PermanentChef to join the team in our Restaurant in Brookside Garden Centre.

Our competitive rate of pay for the role is £12.70 per hour.

The hours for this role are 30 per week 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.

The Role

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

What you will be doing as a 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 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 Chef, please click 'Apply’ now.