Job Ref: FOR1092
Branch: Forest of Arden Hotel Country Club
Location: Forest of Arden Hotel Country Club, Coventry
Salary/Benefits: £14.23 per hour plus various benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 12/06/2025
Closing date: 14/07/2025

JOB SUMMARY

To support the Chef de Partie and wider kitchen team in preparing and presenting high-quality dishes, contributing to an efficient kitchen operation and ensuring consistently high standards of food for our guests.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in a similar kitchen environment is desirable
• Exposure to high-volume and high-standard service operations preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic kitchen skills and knife handling
• Strong communication (verbal and listening)
• Ability to follow instructions precisely
• Team-oriented and reliable
• Flexible with working hours
• Well-presented with excellent hygiene standards

EDUCATION OR CERTIFICATION:

• Good level of spoken English essential
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required

The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position:

• Ensure that you have full product knowledge of all menu items and their service.
• Supplying the highest possible levels of customer care and service, whether in the public or the Heart of House.
• To assist the Executive Head Chef and Sous Chef in the organisation and control of all kitchen operations.
• To assist the Executive Head Chef/Sous Chef in controlling all goods going out of the kitchen and purchases coming in.
• To be capable of taking charge of any section in the kitchen and running it competently.
• To be responsible for training Commis Chefs/Apprentices and overseeing their work.
• To assist the Executive Head Chef/Sous Chef in menu compilation.
• To ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy at all times.
• To be capable of preparing dishes with a minimum of wastage.
• To be fully aware of the Accident Reporting Procedure, Maintenance Fault Procedure and Fire Policy.
• To respond and act upon any reasonable request by Senior Management.
• All hotel Policies on Cash, Key and all Controls are adhered to and followed consistently.