Job Description

About them...

Located in the rolling Leicestershire countryside, combines state-of-the-art facilities with the charm of traditional Victorian architecture to create one of the most luxurious and relaxing properties.

***A family owned business that cares about your life outside of the kitchen, where a 39-hour week really is a 39 hour week - there’s absolutely no split shifts and you’ll be finished by 10.00 pm at the latest! How great is that?!***

About you...

Such a fantastic opportunity for a Head Pastry Chef taking their next step up the catering ladder, with a team full of gastronomic geniuses who produce food that not only tastes amazing but is healthy and nutritious as well, imagine all the things you’ll be able to bring to the table and also learn!

You’ll benefit from a structured induction and development programme and don’t forget the brigade Chefs that are loaded with knowledge and experience to build on your ever-growing talent and for you to share yours.

Personal Specification…

• A passionate and hard working chef who sees the bigger picture.
• Be well presented, highly motivated and enjoy coming to work every day.
• A person who enjoys working with the front of house team and junior peers.
• Bringing enthusiasm to the kitchen that is infectious.

Main responsibilities...

• Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks in absence of the absence of the Head Chef
• Cooking and preparing high quality dishes
• Supervising all kitchen sections, specialising in pastry
• Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
• Being responsible for health and safety
• Being responsible for food hygiene practices
• Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created
• Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
• Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines

Ideal candidate...

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in food preparation or professional cookery and Level 2 Food Hygiene (Desirable)

Hours of work...

39 hours per week on a rota basis (straight shifts) between the hours of 6.00 am and 10.00 pm including some weekends.

Perks...

• With free meals on duty, there’s no need to buy or prepare meals for work.
• Free transports from Melton Mowbray & Asfordby and free onsite parking.
• As well as competitive salaries, and bonuses, they also offer a generous tips scheme, giving you up to £900* per annum to play with.
• Discounts

About us...

Zoop Recruitment are an independent Recruitment Specialist based in the East Midlands, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of staff. If this job role doesn't quite suit your requirements, please get in touch to see what other opportunities we have available, or visit our website on:

www.zooprecruitment.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NH.2

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