Chef

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Chef to join our kitchen team in helping make Chesfield Downs the number 1 place in the area to eat, drink and meet with friends and family.

You will be expected to adhere to our company CARE values and treat all colleagues and club members and guests with kindness and respect. In return, we offer a competitive remuneration package, along with excellent employee perks and an enjoyable working environment.

Job Tasks/Duties

To have knowledge of all food safety policy requirements in the kitchen and work to these at all times.

To have working knowledge of all sections of the kitchen, ensuring that company standards and procedures are met and adhered to at all times.

To ensure all food preparation areas, crockery, cutlery and equipment are clean, safe and hygienic to company and food regulation standards at all times.

To be responsible for the preparation and service of all foods to the agreed specifications ensuring members satisfaction and standards required by the company are met.

To be responsible for the supervision of kitchen staff ensuring all work is carried out to company and food regulation standards.

To assist in the ordering and issuing of stores, ensuring that all items are stored correctly, maintaining high quality stock rotation, security and control avoiding unnecessary wastage and ensuring expenditure is within budget and avoiding shortages.

To play an active part in achieving agreed objectives and targets for the department.

To assist with any duties usually carried out by other members of the kitchen team where necessary due to volume of work, absence or sickness etc, to ensure efficient running of the department.

To carry out any reasonable instruction as directed by senior members of staff.

To play an active part in development and improvements in your department and assisting with implementing any necessary changes.

To assist in ensuring that your department operates efficiently and meets or exceeds Members satisfaction.

To continuously communicate with your fellow chefs and management with regard to all work.

To highlight any problems regarding health and safety to a senior member of staff without delay.

To minimise the abuse and wastage of working equipment and to report any equipment or premises damage to maintenance/senior members of staff.

To maintain satisfactory security of all company assets, cash, stock, equipment, fixtures and premises.

To recommend improvements to senior members of staff.

To adhere to all company and statutory requirements regarding fire, health and safety, and hygiene.

To adhere to the Clubs policies and procedures as detailed in the Staff Handbook.

To participate in external/internal training within your department or other departments as deemed appropriate by your manager.

To maintain a good working relationship with peers and management.

To give full co-operation to any customer requiring assistance, with a prompt, courteous and professional attitude.

To ensure a high degree of personal presentation and hygiene in line with the companys dress and appearance policy.

To be a positive ambassador for the Companys CARE values at all times. Education and/or Experience

Must be at least 18 years of age.

GCSE qualification and/or Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards.

Previous hospitality industry cooking experience preferred.

Licenses and Special Requirements - Food safety certification min level 2.

Benefits include...

• Competitive Salary
• Complimentary use of health club, group exercise classes and golf facilities
• Your Birthday OFF!
• 50% off when you stay at our hotels
• 70% off meals on duty
• 25% off food, drink, retail and spa treatments at other times
• Discounted membership for a friend or your family membership
• Free Parking
• Uniform provided
• Competition play for team members with a golf handicap
• Learning and Development programs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to grow and develop within the group
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Part-time available

Location - Chesfield Downs Golf and Country Club, Jacks Hill, Graveley, SG4 7EQ

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