Job Description

Cranstons Quality Butchers are looking for an enthusiastic, food loving and creative Chef to join our small kitchen team at Cafe Oswalds above our Penrith Foodhall.

This is a rare opportunity for a Chefs Position where you can show your love for food and creative flare using quality local products with; sociable, daytime, straight shifts that doesn't impact your evenings.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our well oiled machine of 20+ staff delivering great service & quality food in a laid back working environment.

Don't be fooled, when we say laid back we mean hard graft and fast paced, like any catering job out there (if you know, you know) - but our team will testify to it being rewarding and full of teamwork! Our team will quickly train you up and show you the ropes, we just need you to bring a willingness to learn.

Key Tasks

Preparing, cooking and presenting food to high standard, using quality ingredients from our onsite Butchers, Deli and Local Suppliers Liaising with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure orders are fulfilled and that all stock levels are up to standard Following relevant hygiene, health and safety guidelines to a high standard and ensuring allergen procedures are followed Working independently on food preparation or as part of a small team, maintaining high standards of service and hygiene to ensure a positive experience for customers Serving food promptly in accordance to company procedures and ensuring consistency in quality and portion size Working with quality ingredients from the Food Hall below, it's a fantastic opportunity to put forward new ideas for the main menu and seasonal specials Communicating with both the kitchen staff and front of house to ensure excellent customer service Carrying out and recording necessary checks and cleaning
Experience

Ideally used to working in a Kitchen environment with a love of food and cooking Time management and organisational skills
Pay

Up to 13.75 dependent on age and experience

What we offer

25% employee discount to be used across any of our Retail Outlets and Cafe Oswalds Daily Tips Day time shifts - you won't work past 6pm Opportunity to learn and development in a small team
Next steps

Apply today with a copy of your CV by emailing recruitment@cranstons.net or via indeed If successful you will be invited for an in person interview with a follow up small trial shift
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.75 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Penrith CA11 7EH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PD250625