Full Time Permanent Chef (Wenvoe)
Do you have a passion for food and looking to work for a thriving family business? We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking qualified Chef to join our team, full time in our Award-Winning Orange Tree Restaurant in Pugh's Garden Centre in Wenvoe.
Sociable day time hours | 5:30pm finish daily | Up to £12.50 per hour
Please apply to: andy@pughsgardencentre.co.uk
Our ideal candidate is a creative professional with a passion for food, who is willing to participate in creating delicious seasonal menus and meal designs in a long established, thriving family run business.
You should have excellent communication skills with proven experience and an in-depth knowledge of several cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes and a creative mind.
Your duties will include:
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Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
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Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
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Resolve customer problems and concerns personally.
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Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies.
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Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
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Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.
Person Requirements:
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A creative flair with ingredients and passion for food
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An ability to stay calm in high-pressure situations
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First rate culinary skills
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Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
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Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Able to provide references
Desired qualification/experience:
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A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
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Health and safety and food hygiene certificates level 2, we will upskill to level 3 post probationary period.
Pugh's Staff Wellbeing Benefits
As a permanent employee of Pugh's, after passing your probation period you will be entitled to the following
- 20%-50% Staff Discounts
- Full Uniform provided
- Wide range of training provided
- Individual Staff Life Insurance
- Pensions Scheme with NOW Pensions
- Health Assured - Staff Health & Well-Being Support Scheme
- Yearly Personal Development Reviews
- Yearly Uniform Allowance
- Yearly Holiday Giveaway and Monthly Prize Draws
- Company-wide progression opportunities