Job Details
The Company and the Role:
The Company and brand are possibly the most talked-about group of Hotels to emerge in recent years, with new and exciting expansion plans this year and next, for its casual and quirky brand of superior elegance in fabulous surroundings.
Seeking enthusiastic permanent part time Prep Chef with food preparation experience to join their award-winning 5-Star hotel and Rosette standard restaurant located in South Devon.
Passion is key to the Company’s success; they want their Chefs to be reliable and consistent, having the same passion for modern British food as the kitchen team.
You will be preparing fresh ingredients from the kitchen gardens and local producers for menu items being cooked that day and or the next.
Key Features of the Role:
As a Prep Chef you will:
l Responsible for prepping all food for the lunch and dinner service, peeling and chopping.
l Assisting the kitchen team with any tasks or duties required.
l Making sure garnishes and side dishes are stored and chilled correctly.
l Making sure the kitchen is clean and tidy.
l Assisting with baking, cake making prep not just main meals.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Previous Demi Chef, Chef de Partie, Cook or similar Chef experience.
- Above all you must be a real “foodie” able to prep fresh, and local food.
- Practical experience should ideally be supported by some form of catering qualification.
- Able to handle a busy work environment.
- Driving licence and reliable transport essential, no ‘live in’ option, and the venue is not accessible via public transport.
What is on Offer?
Amazing part-time permanent Prep Chef opportunity in a creative, fresh 5-Star hotel and Rosette level standard restaurant kitchen.
Basic annual salary for a Prep Chef is £22K - £23K, pro rata’d, judged on interview, trial, and experience.
Tronc (service charges) available on top of basic salary estimated about £2,500pa.
Working part time hours every week, with a mix of shifts, with some weekends off.
Realistic career development and progression if you want it, training, and coaching.
Opportunities to work in France, across the South Coast and on round the world charters as part of the groups Fine-Dining experience packages and celebrity and famous Chef mentoring.
Holiday entitlement 20 days plus all bank and public holidays, rising 1 day each year for 5yrs.
Company pension, meals on duty, uniforms, long service awards, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, Perkbox employee discount scheme, discounts on room rates across the group’s hotels and discounted meals and spa days across the group’s hotels.
Applicants Please Note:
Do not apply for this vacancy unless you are an experienced Cook or Chef and have fresh food preparation experience.
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