Chef

Salary £24,570 - £25,837 per year

Location Lydney

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The role

Would you enjoy working in a beautiful location in the Forest of Dean, within our Café?

Job title: Chef

Location: Taurus Crafts, Lydney, Gloucestershire. GL15 6BU

Purpose: To produce creative and innovative food in a fast-paced environment, being financially aware and able to manage a budget. The Chef will have an outgoing and enthusiastic manner with the ability to liaise and interact with customers and work with a mixed ability team.

Salary: £24,570 - £25,837 per year (£12.60 - £13.70 per hour)

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week. 8am to 4:00pm. 5 out 7 days working week. Job-share considered.

Do you enjoy cooking delicious meals?

Can you see yourself working within a fast-paced café at Taurus Crafts?

We have an opening for someone to join us as a chef at our café in Taurus Crafts. If the following appeals to you, we’d love to hear from you:

You want to be part of a dedicated but fun team who always strive to provide an exceptional experience for all our customers.
You enjoy making delicious ‘no fuss’ meals.
You have experience with event catering.
You have proven experience in working in a busy kitchen environment.

Who are we looking for?

You’ll need to be physically fit: some of the work will require lifting and moving of stock or equipment.
You’ll have at least two years’ experience working within a busy kitchen environment.
You will have a relevant qualification including food allergies and intolerances.
You’ll need to have a very high personal hygiene standard.
You’ll have awareness and application of Health & Safety procedures.
You’ll have a good working knowledge and respect for high quality produce, sourced from local suppliers.
You will be able to demonstrate proficient preparation and cooking skills.
You will show respect for all produce and contribute towards the required gross food profit margins.
You will be able to work in a pressured environment whilst maintaining a calm, happy, constructive working atmosphere in a customer service orientated team
You’ll be able to be flexible to work additional shifts when major events or function are planned. As a centre, we attract families and visitors from all over the county plus holidaymakers to the Forest of Dean. It can get very busy but is a bustling, vibrant community.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

Menu development and planning, cooking and producing delicious and nutritious food using fresh, local and organic produce where possible.
Food production within the kitchen, to include occasional special events, party catering and functions.
Working with the Café Manager and kitchen team to manage all aspects of the food chain including sourcing of local and organic products where possible; safe storage, preparation and presentation; purchase cost and portion control; and waste management.
To work to enhance the customer experience through increasing efficiency in working practices, developing a creative, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere and environment, and through promoting an ethos of customer centred service.
To contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and practices in the cafe to ensure statutory requirements are met and the strategic objectives are achieved.
To conduct all aspects of daily, weekly and monthly cleaning of the kitchen, equipment and other food service areas.

Role requirements:

Good level of standard education.
Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate.
A “can do” attitude and willingness to ensure all our customers receive a great experience.
Ability to manage on a tight budget whilst still being creative and providing exciting nutritious food.

All our employees require a DBS criminal record check. We will do this for you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Camphill Village Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

The charity

As a national charity and not-for-profit organisation, Camphill Village Trust brings over 65 years of experience, knowledge, and passion to supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health challenges, and complex needs.