The Linen Tearoom is onsite at Laganvale Farm (open farm and indoor play centre venue). We are looking for someone who is capable of helping to grow the tearoom’s popularity for breakfasts, light lunches, coffees and desserts. We therefore require a person with a good combination of cooking ability, stock/kitchen management experience and drive. You will be an experienced cook capable of preparing delicious meals according to menu and specification sheets. A team player with initiative and excellent planning and organisational skills to maintain an efficient, hygienic and well-organised kitchen for our tearoom.

REQUIREMENTS

At least 1 year’s proven experience in a similar position
Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
Experience in ordering from and dealing with suppliers
Knowledge of various cooking styles, procedures and methods
Able to follow instruction in cooking and delivering well prepared meals
Ability to adapt meals to accommodate customer preferences
Able to cope well under pressure – dealing with multiple orders at once
Proven knowledge of allergies
Proven knowledge of dietary needs e.g. vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, etc.
Ability to set up and follow sanitation procedures
Excellent customer service and communication skills
NVQ level 2 Food Preparation and Cooking or equivalent
Basic Food Hygiene
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 35 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Can you describe in detail your experience of managing a busy commercial kitchen environment to demonstrate that you have both excellent organisational and culinary skills?

Experience:

• cookery/ hospitality: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In perso

Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
Prepare ingredients for use in cooking (chopping & peeling vegetables, cutting meat, etc.)
Bake scones, part-baked goods e.g. croissants, bagels, etc
Monitor stock and place orders as required from several established suppliers
Adhere to company and government health and hygiene procedures and follow monitoring procedures
Ensure all food and other items are stored appropriately
Check quality of ingredients
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and storerooms.