Chef - Estate Production Kitchen
£12 per hour for over 21s plus annual performance bonus and fantastic benefits
£11 per hour for under 21s plus annual performance bonus and fantastic benefits
40 hours over 5 days with flexible weekends
Estimated start date: January
Due to the nature of our Estate, a driving license is recommended
www.thenewtinsomerset.com
Our Production Chef
We are looking for an enthusiastic Production Chef to join our new Estate Kitchen team. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who values high-quality, sustainable ingredients and is eager to develop in a professional production environment. You will work with estate-grown produce and handle high-quality meat reared and processed on-site through our butchery. The Estate Kitchen creates food such as stocks and sauces for use across our restaurants and will be producing ready-to-eat meals for sale through our e-commerce business. Responsibilities include prepping vegetables, accurately weighing ingredients, preparing items for processing in our state-of-the-art facility, and packing ingredients for dispatch across the estate. You'll also assemble products in retail format and plate completed items ready for consumption by our guests, contributing to an exceptional experience across The Newt’s world-class restaurants.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepping fresh vegetables and
handling estate-reared meats, ensuring quality and precision
* Weighing ingredients accurately
and preparing them for processing
* Packing ingredients for dispatch
across the estate and assembling items in retail formats
* Plating and assembling completed
ingredients, ready for customer consumption
* Maintaining high hygiene and
cleanliness standards in all areas of production
* Working closely with the
production team to support efficient workflows
* Supporting a safe work
environment with adherence to food safety and health protocols
What we can offer
* A
positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally
and professionally.
* Stay in shape with
complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
* Look
after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming
pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
* Enjoy
shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for
all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
* Discover exclusive
perks with our discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a
fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
* Complimentary garden
membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden
Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
* Complimentary meal
whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate
by our dedicated staff food chefs
* We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague
recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to
achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
* Support from
our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your
family
* A
team that knows how to have fun with monthly team activities and
Estate-wide team events
* Access your earnings at anytime with Wagestream, with access to nationwide
brand discounts
* Up
to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team
What we're looking for
* Basic food prep skills, with
experience in fresh ingredients and meat handling preferred
* Strong attention to detail,
especially in weighing, packing, and assembly
* Awareness of food safety and
hygiene practices
* Enthusiasm for learning in a
fast-paced production environment
* A team player with a positive
attitude
Where you'll be working - Our Estate Kitchens and
Production Team
The Newt in Somerset is dedicated to offering a best-in-class experience
through fine-quality grocery products, restaurants, and direct-to-consumer
services. Our new prep and production kitchen enables us to produce an array of
ready-to-eat (RTE) meals, retail products, and SKUs for The Newt’s restaurants.
With estate-reared meats, fresh produce, and modern equipment, this facility
reflects our commitment to sustainability, quality, and innovation.
The Newt in Somerset
Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and
steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of
refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens,
meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for
our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home
experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming
sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with
our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and
membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the
scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to
Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of
growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates
unparalleled experiences.
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