Senior Chef - Temporary

This is a seasonal position for the summer covering June through to September (12 - 16 weeks).

Earn £16.50 per hour.

Full time and Part time hours available.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Chef to assist our Head Chef in our fast-paced kitchen.

Our Cafes bring the benefit of avoiding those unsociable hours with a 4:30pm finish for all shifts!

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with Creative Gardens recipes, menus and food policies to ensure we achieve consistency between our 4 centres.
• Assist the head chef with ensuring the kitchen team are attending to customer orders as promptly as possible and ensure food is served to customers in a minimum time.
• Help oversee stock rotation, make sure stock is fresh and used by its date, ordering food in line with Creative Gardens suppliers all while ensuring wastage is kept to a minimum.
• Assist with ensuring the kitchen procedures and records are maintained to the high standards required, in line with H&S procedures, HACCP plan and in accordance with Environmental Health requirements and legislation.

Qualifications

• Be aware and fully understand food allergies and intolerances.
• At least one year relevant work experience as a senior chef or similar position.
• Flexible with days of work to include both weekend days.
• Has good knowledge of environmental health procedures, HACCP and relevant written records.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, handle various responsibilities and work well under pressure to ensure good service times and customer satisfaction. Producing meals and snacks of high quality and quantity.
• Capable of performing requires tasks such as bending, stooping, lifting heavy objects and standing for extended periods of time.
• Holds an up to date food hygiene certificate.
• Has two or more years experience in a similar role and setting.
• Has experience of motivating and leading a team effectively by setting clear expectations and creating a positive working environment.

Benefits

• Hourly rate pay - paid for every hour you work.
• Generous staff discounts of up to 30% across our Garden Centre.
• Better work/life balance with sociable working hours.
• You can enjoy a complimentary lunch during each shift along with free tea and coffee.
• Uniform is provided.

Creative Gardens (NI) is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All appointments will be made on the basis of merit.