Chef / Sous Chef
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Initial recruiter screening → Hiring Manager interview → Role-specific practical assessment.
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Role Overview & Responsibilities
**IMMEDIATE START REQUIRED**
PREVIOUS CHEF / COOKING EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL!
We're looking for Experienced Chefs / Sous Chefs to join our kitchen to produce a variety of fresh dishes, whilst working within a fun and exciting environment. Prior experience in a restaurant kitchen will be advantageous, as will an extensive knowledge of local food ingredients. The successful candidate will have a historical knowledge of working within a fast-paced environment, an appreciation for good quality food, and the ability to work under pressure.
Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
- Manage kitchen inventory and supplies.
- Use good judgement when dealing with customers, suppliers and other employees.
- Gather and document customer information.
- Communicate with customers verbally and in writing.
- Prepare and cook food according to customers' preferences (whilst considering allergies).
- Prepare food required for the day in advance of restaurant opening, ensuring sufficient resources are available for the restaurants operation.
- Wash up and keep the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.
- Dispose of food appropriately (including use by dated foods).
- Manage stock inventories, making recommendation and stock orders to the Head Chef.
- Follow the company brand, image and well-known rude service delivery.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £9.50-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newport: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please outline your experience of working as a Chef/Cook and explain how you feel this will support you with working at Karen’s Diner.
- Please advise your earliest starting date, as we require someone to start immediately
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: KDN005
Expected start date: 08/03/2023
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