Chef Department: Blooms Kitchen BOH
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Tong Garden Centre
Reporting To: Head Chef (Kitchen Manager)
Description Are you a Chef and want some work life balance back in your life?
Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you as there are no late nights - we are only open until 5pm!
We only recruit GREAT people who want to create a friendly, caring working environment - so what are you waiting for?
We now have an opportunity for an experienced Chef to join our Kitchen Team at Tong Garden Centre.
We have 3 restaurants within the garden centre (Blooms Restaurant, Mezzanine and Grass Hoppers) which you will have the opportunity to work across.
As a Chef at Tong you'll be part of a supportive team - you'll get to focus on the delivery of GREAT quality food, menu discipline, get creative with specials, and you'll benefit from the support of a management team who lead on menu changes, marketing, margin controls and admin tasks.
Once service is done, you'll get to hang up your apron and enjoy work-life balance.
We have both full and part time roles available.
If you think you are the right person for this role and would like to be considered then apply NOW!
Please note that we may close this role once we have sufficient candidates to begin the interviewing process.
If you are a GREAT fit and love the sound of this role, do not delay- apply today!
If you have any questions about the role, please email
We would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities Supporting the Head Chef in delivering excellent service.
Ensuring that all Health and Safety standards are met at all times.
Ensuring all due diligence files are completed and signed.
Contribute as necessary to the improvement/changes to the menu, production methods and environment.
Ensure that all work surfaces are clean and tidy "clean as you go " at all times and that all equipment is clean and in a safe working order.
Consistently delivering quality food in line with our standards.
Minimise waste (portion control, complaints, quality, presentation, mistakes).
Manage, train and coach new starters as necessary.
Maintain and promote excellent team working across all areas of catering.
Cleanliness of the kitchen such as deep cleaning, extraction, cookers and ovens to be of high standard always.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise Qualified chef or recognised apprenticeship (Desirable) Previous experience of working in a busy kitchen environment (Essential) Enthusiastic team player who is able to work with other colleagues in a dynamic working environment Food Safety Certificate preferred (if you don't have this we will provide) Benefits A GREAT, fun, friendly working environment Up to 33%* staff discount in store (*Discount varies across the store, including concessions) Monthly TEAM engagement events Free car parking GREAT Values and behaviours Recognition scheme Carbon Literacy Training Opportunity for development.
Pension contributions