Country Pub Chef

Tennial Personnel are recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Cook/Chef to join a friendly, community-focused country pub based in Framsden. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity, with the potential for a permanent position and progression opportunities for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and experienced cook or chef looking for a role where they can have a genuine influence on the kitchen and help shape its future.

The successful candidate will take an active role in developing and improving the menu, introducing new ideas, creating fresh dishes and putting their own stamp on the food offering, while continuing to deliver quality, wholesome pub classics.

The role would suit someone who is passionate about food, enjoys working independently and wants the opportunity to bring their own creativity and ideas to a welcoming country pub.

Hours & Pay:

Approximately 25 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality pub meals

Take an active role in developing and improving the menu

Introduce new dishes, ideas and seasonal specials

Bring creativity and fresh ideas to the kitchen

Help create an attractive, varied and appealing menu

Order and manage food supplies and stock

Carry out food preparation and ensure ingredients are stored correctly

Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness and food safety

Supervise sessional kitchen staff and work positively alongside volunteers

Run kitchen service independently when required

Manage preparation, washing-up and general kitchen duties during quieter periods

Complete kitchen clear-down following service

Ensure food is prepared and served to a consistently high standard

Work efficiently to ensure smooth and timely food service

Skills Required

Previous experience working as a Cook or Chef within a pub, café, restaurant or similar environment

A genuine passion for food and cooking

Creative approach with the ability to develop new menu ideas

Confident preparing and cooking a range of pub-style meals

Good organisational and time-management skills

Ability to work independently and take ownership of the kitchen

Positive and flexible approach to working as part of a small team

Reliable, hardworking and professional attitude

Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety

Ability to commute reliably to a rural location

Qualifications Required
Previous professional cooking experience is essential

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification is preferred, but candidates willing to obtain this will also be considered

Keywords
Chef

Food Preparation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed