Apprentice vacancy - Maldon Chef- must be 18 or over.

 

 Please see the details below. If anyone is interested, please contact Kate Cross either by email or on 07795 295753                .kate@maldontradingideas.co.uk

 

Driftwood is looking for a CHEF APPRENTICE to join our busy, often fast-paced kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone 18+ who is passionate about food and is looking to start their career in hospitality.

Working under the supervision of our trained chefs, you will learn to be competent in all areas of cooking and maintaining a high level of food hygiene and safety.

Duties include:

• Implement Driftwood food service guidelines

• Preparation and service of food to required standards, recipes and quantities

• Liaise with senior chefs on all matters relating to the business

• Maintain fridges and dry store areas - keep clean, organised and clearly labelled, ensuring stock rotation

• Maintain all work areas in accordance with food hygiene standards

• Maintain regular cleaning schedule for kitchen areas and storage areas

• Communicate with chefs and front of house regarding stock levels

• Ensure all communications between kitchen and front of house are clear and timely

• Provide regular input on menu items and specials

• Accurate recording of wastage and breakages

• Complete all apprentice chef course work as required

Although full training will be provided, the ideal candidate will:

• Have passion and imagination for food

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to work well within a team and independently with exceptional work ethic

• Be able to take direction with efficiency and speed

• Ability to remain calm under pressure

Please note - this position will require working weekends and evenings

Salary: From £6.56 per hour