Assistant Cook / Chef - Rowland's Castle

Rowland's Castle, Hampshire
Competitive hourly rate
14 Sep 2019
07 Oct 2019
Full Time

Assistant Cook / Chef - The Pavilion Tearoom - Rowland's Castle

The Pavilion is a busy Tearoom open 7 days a week from 9am serving fresh cooked-to order breakfasts, light lunches and Afternoon Tea.

We seat 120 inside our beautiful Victorian Glasshouse and can seat 100 outside in our Walled Garden.

We're looking for people who can work in a fast paced environment with a can do attitude and a passion for homemade, locally produced food.  Previous experience working at this level is essential.

Job Description

  • To support the Chef in the day to day duties of running The Pavilion kitchen
  • To assist with the preparation of the homemade soups, scones, quiches, fillings and all other menu items
  • To assist/run Breakfast, Lunch & Afternoon Tea service
  • To step up and run the kitchen on the Chef’s day off and holiday and adhere to the Chef’s Job Description
  • When required to be responsible for the running of The Pavilion kitchen and adhering to our health and safety food guidelines and ensuring that we retain our 5 stars
  • When required to be a key holder, open The Pavilion & perform the visual checks
  • When required to ensure that kitchen staff are allocated jobs for the day
  • To be able to work with or lead a small fast paced team in a high pressured environment
  • To take responsibility for the kitchen ordering when required
  • Maintain a clean environment and ensure compliance with all Health and Hygiene regulations
  • Make sure relevant paperwork is current and up to date
  • To have reliable access to own car

Our Incentives

  • All our positions are permanent contracts with set working days.
  • There is no evening work and no split shifts.
  • We host a summer and Christmas party for all employees.
  • There is a staff discount on lunch.
  • Bonus scheme
  • Opportunity for progression within the company.
  • In house Coffee Champion to train our Barista’s.

Applicants must be aged over 18. Competitive hourly rate.

If successful at interview stage you will be asked to complete a paid trial day.