Chef - Manchester, United Kingdom - Dimitris

Description

As a member of our kitchen team you would be expected to;

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to existing specifications
• Ensure adequacy of supplies at the cooking station
• Work independently or/and as part of a team
• Optimize the cooking process with attention to speed and quality
• Ensure to have and maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and follow the rules of health and safety
• Monitor portion and waste control
• Manage stock rotation
• Work across the different sections of the kitchen (pass, pans, grill, fryer etc)
• Adhere to opening and closing routines

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Experience in a Chef role, ideally within Mediterranean cuisine (Tapas/Mezes)
• Knowledge of best cooking practices
• Experience of different cooking methods using a range of equipment and ingredients
• Able to work under pressure
• The ability to build effective and constructive relationships
• The ability to communicate clearly, professionally and concisely
• Relevant food handling qualifications

We offer:

• Competitive rates of pay based around 180 hours per month (dependent on experience, skill set and application etc)
• Daily gratuity
• Flexible payment available
• Work week primarily across 5 days of a week (including weekends)
• Overtime available
• On shift staff food and drink
• Staff discounts
• Relevant staff training