Chef Cook jobs in Chase Cross

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers.
• Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, meeting food safety and quality standards.
• Oversee food preparation, including recipe adherence and portion control.
• Monitor inventory levels and order kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed.
• Train kitchen staff in proper food handling, cooking techniques, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with the front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate food service.
• Address and resolve kitchen-related issues and emergencies.

Critical Skills & Experience Requirements

• **Applicants must be 18+**
• Prior experience in a kitchen management or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment and adapt to changing demands.
• Proficiency in kitchen equipment operation and maintenance.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Understanding of inventory management and ordering processes.

**You will be required to provide a valid proof of Right to Work in the UK. This can be a valid passport OR birth certificate along with your National Insurance documentation. Both must be present OR another form of valid right to work documentation. As applicable, you must have a minimum of 6 months work eligibility available on the right to work documentation that you provide.**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £15.31 per hour

Benefits:

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chigwell, Essex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person