Breakfast Chef jobs in Wedmore

Location: Piran Meadows Resort And Spa, Newquay
Job Type: Part Time - 32 hours per week, Permanent
Department: Kitchen
Salary: £13.10ph

Darwin Escapes. Great People. Great Places.
At Darwin Escapes, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Across our holiday resorts, lodge retreats and support teams, our colleagues help create memorable experiences for our guests every day.
We’re proud to offer a friendly and supportive place to work, with opportunities to learn, develop and build a career with Darwin Escapes.

About the role
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team at Piran Meadows Resort.
You’ll take responsibility for your section of the kitchen, preparing and cooking high-quality dishes while ensuring consistently excellent standards of presentation, food hygiene and cleanliness.
This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced Chef who works well under pressure, takes pride in delivering great food and enjoys being part of a busy kitchen team.
This is a part-time, permanent role working 32 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays as required.
Key responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the preparation, cooking and presentation of dishes within your section
• Follow menus, recipes, portion control and presentation standards
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality throughout service
• Ensure excellent food hygiene, health and safety and cleanliness standards are maintained
• Keep your section, equipment and work areas clean, organised and ready for service
• Support stock rotation, stock control and the reduction of food waste
• Work closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Support and guide junior members of the kitchen team where required

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role within a professional kitchen
• A passion for producing high-quality food and maintaining excellent standards
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety and kitchen best practice
• The ability to confidently manage your section during busy service periods
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
• A positive, reliable and flexible approach to work
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and support junior colleagues
• Relevant food hygiene qualifications are desirable

Why Join Darwin Escapes?
As part of the Darwin Escapes team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Heavily discounted holidays across Darwin Escapes resorts
• Discounts when dining or using spa facilities across our resorts
• Free use of many resort facilities
• MediCash Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to employee benefits and discounts
• Discounted gym memberships
• Enhanced holiday and sick pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• The opportunity to sell annual leave

Some benefits are subject to terms and conditions.
Supporting the Armed Forces Community
Darwin Escapes is proud to support the Armed Forces community and welcomes applications from Service Leavers, Veterans, Reservists and military families.
Where applicable, eligible Service Leavers and Veterans who meet the essential criteria for a role will be offered an interview.
Ready to Join Us?
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Staff Accommodation Available
Looking to relocate? Staff accommodation may be available with this role, subject to availability.
Apply today and become part of the Darwin Escapes team.