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Location

Cumbria | United Kingdom

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Job description

We are looking for a Full Time Permanent Chef to join the team in our Restaurant in Houghton Hall Garden Centre.

Our competitive rates of pay range are dependant 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 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/Restuarant 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.

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Salary

£10.91 - £11.29 per hour