Second Chef, Howdens Garden Centre

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

Job summary

A garden centre restaurant in Inverness is seeking a Full Time Permanent Second Chef to assist the Head Chef with food production and kitchen operations. The role involves preparing fresh ingredients, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring food hygiene and cleanliness. With a focus on a healthy work/life balance, the position allows no evening work, encouraging teamwork and efficiency in a vibrant kitchen environment. Competitive salary and various employee benefits are provided.

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

• Must have a passion for high-quality food and fresh produce.
• Understanding of food hygiene standards is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

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

Ability to work well 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.

The Role

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.