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We are an independent garden centre, based in Lancashire, looking for an ambitious Breakfast Chef to join our team at The Garden Room. Offering very competitive rates based on experince.
About the role
This is a very exciting role and the successful candidate will assist the Sous Chef in our new catering department playing a vital role in delivering a memorable dining experience to all our guests. Candidates must have a keen eye for detail, an organised approach and a willingness to exceed guest expectations.
Candidates will have previous knowledge in kitchens/catering operations in a Fast pace high-profile environment. Using strong leadership skills, you will be working closely with both the Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver our core standards and provide our guests with a memorable experience every time.
This is a key position in our team and will require an innovative approach to delivering performance in a newly developing business.
Our Ideal Breakfast Chef will have:
- A passion for great-tasting food
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role, working well under pressure
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Relevant Food Hygiene and Health & Safety qualifications.
- Dedication to maintaining rigorous standards of food hygiene regulations and guidelines in Health and Safety (including Food Safety, Control of Contractors, Fire Precautions)
- An excellent level of knowledge of allergens
Benefits
- Very competitive rates based on experience
- Increased pension contribution
- Personal Development and Training opportunities - we are passionate about our growing team
- Employee Discount scheme
The Plant Place GC Ltd
Job Description and Personal Specification
Job title: Breakfast Chef
Reporting to: Sous Chef
Job Summary
The Breakfast Chef will be responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting morning meals, ensuring high quality meals are delivered efficiently. The post holder will manage the early morning kitchen operation ensuring that all preparations are delivered to the highest standard whilst making sure that efficiency and profitability are maintained.
Customer service is at the heart of the role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Sous Chef in food preparation, and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. Rotating stock levels and listing items for reorder.
- Cooking and preparing hot and cold breakfast dishes, ensuring exact recipes and presentation are maintained. Consistency and quality in every meal served within your specific section.
- Within the role, the chef will be overseeing a specific section of the kitchen
- Delivering fast-paced morning order workflows.
- Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to maintain compliance
- Being familiar with the company’s policies regarding chef de partie responsibilities
- Keeping their section staff organised and training any new chefs.
- Ensuring all the food is cooked to the customer’s expectations to the best level of quality possible to achieve customer satisfaction
- Cross station support to help with lunch service preperation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We’re committed to our core values here at the Plant Place and we try to ensure all our activity aligns with these aims:
To work hard with integrity, putting people first to deliver an exceptional customer experience
Everyone who works here, no matter what their function in the team, is expected to deliver their job role and work with colleagues bearing these attitudes in mind. This person specification lists some of the key attributes we’re looking for in the best candidates for this role.
Requirements:
CORE: The successful candidate will meet the majority of these requirements
Education Training and Qualifications
- Training on the job in a similar environment
- A good level of general education is essential ideally with customer service.
- 1+ years of experience as a Chef
- NVQ Level 3 or above
Skills, knowledge and abilities
- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
- Meticulous in ensuring food quality, presentation, and adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Capable of work in high-pressure environments requiring the ability to stand for long periods and handle stressful situations.
- Understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity
- An excellent knowledge of and a passion for food.
- In-depth knowledge of the kitchen routines and utensils
- Ability to grasp and follow the Head Chef’s culinary instructions
- Knowledge of food preparation methods and presentation
- Diplomatic and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work under pressure through rapid deadlines
- Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
- Early hours reliability
DESIRABLE: The successful candidate should meet some of these requirements
- Health and Safety qualification
- A current First Aider
- Hospitality & Catering city and Guilds
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Previous station management
Personal attributes
- Self-motivated team-player with a positive outlook, able to work on own initiative
- Personal enthusiasm and drive to improve skills, experience and training
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and to solve problems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build strong relationships
- The ability to take initiative and to solve problems with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability and willingness to work early mornings and weekends
- An excellent eye for detail and a problem-solving approach
- Must be reliable with the highest levels of personal and professional integrity
Note
You may be required to carry out additional duties and take on other responsibilities. In these circumstances you will be expected to liaise directly with the Head Chef. The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company’s business.
This list of duties is not exhaustive and may include other related duties as required to contribute effectively to the achievement of business aims and objectives. If a need for action or an opportunity is identified, this must be brought to the attention of the Head Chef
Our Mission
To work hard with integrity, putting people first to deliver an exceptional customer experience
Our Values
- People First
- Hard Work
- Integrity
If you are looking for a challenging career with a company that grows its people and its business, and believe that you can help deliver our mission and live our values, then come and join our hardworking team of professionals that is passionate about people first and delivering exceptional customer experience.
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
