Assistant Chef

Role: Assistant Chef

Basis: Permanent, full time

Based from: Sidcup

Salary:£28,000 per annum, rising to £30,000 per annum on successful completion of probation.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week on a shift pattern. On average one late (8pm) finish per week. Working 3 out of 4 weekends.

Job Summary:

We are excited to be able to present a unique opportunity to join a socially conscious company as the Assistant Chef. We are looking for an enthusiastic, warm and friendly person to join our team working at Queensgate Luxury Apartments. Working alongside the head chef you will play a crucial role in the success of the restaurant by ensuring the delivery of high-quality food.

A passion for delivering exceptional food quality is a must.

Responsibilities will include:

·Ability to work on your own completing all duties within the kitchen including prep, cooking, service, cleaning and heath and safety.

·An appetite to improve and learn new skills.

·The ability to work 3 weekends out of 4.

·Assisting the head chef during service

·Food preparation, cooking and presentation to a high standard

·Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene levels in the kitchen.

·Working to maintain safety at all times, especially when using kitchen equipment.

·Any other duties as defined by the Head Chef

Qualifications & skills:

·Minimum of one year ‘fresh’ cooking experience.

·Passionate about food with a keen eye for presentation.

·Prepare and produce from scratch using fresh ingredients.

·Be able to multitask, prioritise and thrive in a busy environment.

·Ability to work well as part of a team displaying good communication skills.

·A self-starter who is happy to work independently within their role

·A team player who is happy to be aligned with our philosophy of saying ‘yes’

·Enhanced DBS check will be required.

About Birchgrove:

Birchgrove is an innovative build-to-rent operator, exclusively for the over 65s. We bring purpose to our work and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our colleagues and our customers. We put our colleagues and residents at the heart of everything that we do and love to make a difference. 

Why work for us:

• We are ambitious and are in a period of real growth
• Entrepreneurial outlook providing true autonomy in role
• A ‘say yes’ culture
• Health cash plan to help toward the cost of healthcare
• Competitive benefits
• Complimentary lunch when in a community site
• Hybrid flexible working
• Electric car scheme
• Commitment to building a fully diverse and inclusive workforce