Chef / Sous Chef

**IMMEDIATE START REQUIRED**
PREVIOUS CHEF / COOKING EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL!

We're looking for Experienced Chefs / Sous Chefs to join our kitchen to produce a variety of fresh dishes, whilst working within a fun and exciting environment. Prior experience in a restaurant kitchen will be advantageous, as will an extensive knowledge of local food ingredients. The successful candidate will have a historical knowledge of working within a fast-paced environment, an appreciation for good quality food, and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Manage kitchen inventory and supplies.
• Use good judgement when dealing with customers, suppliers and other employees.
• Gather and document customer information.
• Communicate with customers verbally and in writing.
• Prepare and cook food according to customers' preferences (whilst considering allergies).
• Prepare food required for the day in advance of restaurant opening, ensuring sufficient resources are available for the restaurants operation.
• Wash up and keep the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.
• Dispose of food appropriately (including use by dated foods).
• Manage stock inventories, making recommendation and stock orders to the Head Chef.
• Follow the company brand, image and well-known rude service delivery.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: £9.50-£12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newport: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Please outline your experience of working as a Chef/Cook and explain how you feel this will support you with working at Karen’s Diner.
• Please advise your earliest starting date, as we require someone to start immediately

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: KDN005
Expected start date: 08/03/2023