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Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Chef to assist our Head Chef in our fast-paced kitchen. Our Cafes bring the benefit of avoiding those unsociable hours with a 4:30pm finish for all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with Creative Gardens recipes, menus and food policies to ensure we achieve consistency between our 4 centres.
• Producing meals and snacks of high quality and quantity.
• Assist with ensuring the kitchen procedures and records are maintained to the high standards required, in line with H&S procedures, HACCP plan and in accordance with Environmental Health requirements and legislation.
• Be aware and fully understand food allergies and intolerances.
• Assist the head chef with ensuring the kitchen team are attending to customer orders as promptly as possible and ensure food is served to customers in a minimum time.
• Help oversee stock rotation, make sure stock is fresh and used by its date, ordering food in line with Creative Gardens suppliers all while ensuring wastage is kept to a minimum.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• At least one year relevant work experience as a senior chef or similar position.
• Flexible with days of work to include both weekend days.
• Has good knowledge of environmental health procedures, HACCP and relevant written records.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, handle various responsibilities and work well under pressure to ensure good service times and customer satisfaction.
• Capable of performing requires tasks such as bending, stooping, lifting heavy objects and standing for extended periods of time.

Desirable Skills

• Holds an up to date food hygiene certificate.
• Has two or more years experience in a similar role and setting.
• Has experience of motivating and leading a team effectively by setting clear expectations and creating a positive working environment.

Further Information

This is a seasonal position for the summer covering June through to September (12-16 weeks).