CDP - ASSISTANT CHEF Thatcham, England
Job description
POSITION: CDP - ASSISTANT CHEF, THE PANTRY, YATTENDON RG18 0UF
Salary: From £10.25 - £11.50 per hour depending on experience + a share of tips
Our team is based on the foundations of 'trust, honesty and reliability', and we value teamwork, comradery, a sense of fun and passion. This is something we look for in all our staff, and something we will give to you in return. We are a small company where you are treated as an individual.
Duties and schedule include:
· Assist in the preparation and cooking to order of menu items as directed by the Chef Manager
· Cooking to a high standard during busy periods for breakfasts and lunches or at our production kitchen locally
· Portion control
· Assist with preparing healthy and exciting salads and brunch dishes
· Assist with baking cakes and traybakes for the cafe
· Kitchen cleaning and assist with washing up as required
· Adhering to health & hygiene regulations
· Ability to work unsupervised
· Working 5 days out of 7
· Working within a team rota to cover 7 days a week with a changing shift pattern alternate weeks, (average 40 hours)
· Alternate weekends off
Who we are looking for?
Our ideal candidate will be hardworking, proactive, flexible and have a happy, bubbly personality, in short be a team player.
Ideally you will have a minimum of 2 years kitchen experience however training on the job will be considered for the right candidate. Ideally you will have level 2 or above certificate in Food Hygiene and an allergen awareness certificate.
Due to the rural setting of the café in Yattendon, having your own transport to get to work is essential. (Required)
What we can offer you:
· £ Competitive + tips depending on experience with lots of opportunity for paid overtime
· Pension Scheme
· 28 days holiday including bank holidays and company closed days between Christmas and New Year
· Free meal and hot drinks on shift
· A fun working environment in a friendly team.
· Training / work experience as required
· Development opportunities if you want them.
· Evenings off
· £500 retention bonus after your first 9 months
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and be fluent in spoken and written English.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.25-£11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thatcham, RG18 0UF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: PANTNC1
