Job description
Location: Lakeland Arts, Windermere Jetty Museum
Reports to: Head Chef Contract:
Permanent, 37.5 hours per week (5 days over 7, with weekend work)
Salary: £26,000 Per Annum
Role Purpose
The Chef role will play a part within the kitchen team and assist in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. This individual will be delivering a high-quality standard of food preparation and service as well as maintaining optimum kitchen cleanliness. We are looking for a candidate who is keen to improve their skills and develop within our supportive kitchen team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Food standards
– Ensure a high quality of food preparation and service at all times.
– Maintaining consistency, quality control and core standards throughout menu offering.
2. Functions
– To assist in delivering catering offer of in-house functions.
3. Hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
– To ensure existing standards of hygiene in the kitchen are maintained.
– Assist in maintaining accurate records, including temperature checks, cleaning schedules, and allergen information.
4. Teamworking
– The ability to work effectively within a team.
– To effectively and appropriately communicate with team members and front of house.
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience
· Minimum of 2 years working in a professional kitchen environment
· Experience delivering a high-quality standard of food preparation and service
· Ability to work well under pressure and maintain standards in a fast-paced environment
· Knowledge of food hygiene standards
· Understanding the importance of food allergens
Desirable Skills and Experience
· Experience of running a section within a kitchen
· An understanding of kitchen cleanliness and personal hygiene
· NVQ Level 2 basic food preparation and cooking
· An understanding of stock rotation and its importance
Key Personal Attributes
· Personable and Approachable: A friendly and calm demeanour.
· Proactive and Self-motivated: Ability to take initiative and work well on their own.
· Collaborative: Demonstrates the ability to work well in a team.
· Enthusiastic: Keen to learn and a positive attitude.
· Passionate: A passion for cooking.
Working Conditions
· Location: Windermere Jetty Museum (Café) with potential to support catering offer throughout all venues.
· Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days over 7, with weekend work)
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