Catering jobs in Great Torrington

Do you want to get away from split shifts and late nights, and enjoy the spring and summer evenings at leisure. We are looking for a Chef to join our friendly team, with sociable day time hours and generous rate of pay.

Location

Set in a lovely peaceful countryside location in the heart of Devon half way between Okehampton and Crediton.

Job Description
We are looking for a chef to work alongside both our Head chef and Junior Chef in our busy restaurant with a friendly team, the role requires a positive, friendly, calm and polite individual with a passion for food that has excellent cooking skills.

You will be required to work 5 days per week including at least 2 weekends a month (subject to rota) in a busy Garden Centre. You will support the Head Chef with a menu of main meals, light bites, cakes and snacks. You will have the opportunity to create your own specials in addition to main menu rather than having to follow a planned menu 100% of the time.

Sociable hours, daytime only, some weekends not all.

A positive approach, good communication and excellent team work is essential for this role.

Catering experience is essential for this fast paced role which includes:

Daily Duties

• Assisting head chef with the preparation and cooking of lunches and taking the lead when head chef away
• Choosing and making specials
• Occasionally making desserts, baking scones, cakes and quiches according to the seasonal menu
• Using stock items in date rotation and advising head cook in plenty of time if items are running low and need re-ordering
• Excellent presentation and quality of food before going out to customer or front of house for display
• Temperature checks as required and recorded on sheets
• Daily cleaning of both your area and as per the schedule to maintain high level of cleanliness, to comply with hygiene regulations
• Completion of the SFBB Diary when head chef is not in.
• Ensure the specials communicated to FOH so specials menu board is updated on a daily basis
• Excellent communication with FOH to ensure smoothness in service especially during lunch service
• A positive and calm approach in all aspects of your role
• Ad hoc duties as requested by head chef and owners.

Salary according to experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,500.00-£29,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• catering: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving License (required)

Work Location: In person