Prep Chef

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning team known for providing the highest level of food and service in our market. This is very much a hands on operations role.

Job Benefits

• 29 days holiday including public holidays.
• Exceptional gratuities and tips.
• Industry leading staff food policy; order a free dish and a hot beverage straight from the customer menu when on duty.
• Dine at The SpitJack with a friends and family and enjoy a 50% discount. In both restaurants in Cork and Limerick.
• Partial uniform is provided.
• Flexi and Part-Time schedules available to suit your needs.
• Increased pay rates on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
• Opportunity for career growth through internal promotions.
• Dedicated learning manager with access to over 1000 e-learning courses.
• Advanced online training programs and the opportunity for all employees to advance to our management training program.
• Annual staff Christmas party.
• City centre location, with easy access to public transport.

Person Specification Required

• Must be able to command a busy kitchen operation and must be hands on
• Must be passionate about kitchen operations
• Must be standards driven and detail-orientated
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be customer focused and evaluate customer service levels with a focus on continuous improvement
• Must be competent in ordering and maintaining stock levels
• Must know how to conduct a inventory
• Must be confident in training and developing the Kitchen team
• Ensure communication between the kitchen team, front of house team and management and maintain good working relationships with other departments
• Attention to detail and persistence is a necessity
• Excellent product knowledge, must display a genuine passion for food
• Must be confident with using cloud based computer systems and have an ability to work with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent culinary background required
• Have excellent HACCP & hygiene awareness
• Be able to work in all areas of the kitchen
• Be able to work under pressure whilst also producing excellent cuisine
• Confident working on your own initiative and also part of a successful team
• Have experience in a busy restaurant operation

The Ideal Candidate

• 5 years culinary experience in a similar establishment
• Previous experience as a sous chef or senior CDP is essential
• Excellent knowledge of Food and Beverage product and operations
• Fluent in English, second language an advantage
• Have full permission or hold a valid visa to work in the EU