Line Chef

We have an exciting opportunity for a Line Chef to join our team. You will be supporting the Sous Chef and Chef De Partie in Junes restaurant.Chester Zoo is a conservation zoo on a bold mission to prevent extinction. We are UKs most popular zoo and as well as winning lots of awards, we welcome 2 million visitors a year through our gates.We focus on delivering memorable experiences for all our visitors and a key focus for this is our hospitality venues, which are so much more than youd expect.

All of our kitchens are led by our sustainable values. We work hard to source high quality, local and seasonal produce, are making progress towards zero waste kitchens by 2030. We also partner with our suppliers to ensure only ethically sourced palm oil enters our kitchens.

Our venues, all held within our 128 acre site of stunning gardens, will jointly operate a turnover of £12.5 million. As a not for profit, everything we make is ploughed into conservation both here in the UK and around the world. Your role has a huge part to play in delivering our mission.

The RoleFood and Beverage at the zoo includes, The Oakfield, Chester Zoo''s award winning Gastro-pub venue and our new event venue The Square as well as three other restaurants, cafes, and coffee houses, You will support the Chef de Partie in making sure the department is driving a fresh, quality ingredients culture whilst meeting our sustainable values and helping achieve continual revenue growth.

You will:Support in the day-to-day preparation and production of food for your kitchenAct as a buddy to Seasonal team members to ensure effective and efficient work practiceSupport the Chef de Partie in helping to produce food to the highest standards which ensures Chester Zoo maintains its world class reputationAdhere to health and hygiene policies, standard operating procedures and safe working practices including food safety systems and associated legislation (for example HACCP)The PackageYoull be working a variety of shifts, across our core zoo opening hours as well as early mornings and evenings for events as required. Youll work 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, and will be paid overtime for all agreed additional hours above this.Permanent contract£25,862 per annum based on 40 hours33 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 daysExcellent training and career progression opportunities, including support with qualifications where necessaryStaff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and familyCycle to work schemeHealthcare plan and employee assistance programmeDiscounted gym membershipDiscounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via PerksPension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9%Our RequirementsAble to demonstrate understanding of food types and production methodsA can do and flexible attitude to workGood communication skillsQuick learner, with ambition to progress

Although not essential, the following would be desirablePrevious chef experience is desirable; however, we will also consider people who are currently studying a catering hospitality qualification and/or have a passion for the hospitality industryLevel 2 Food Safety qualificationCustomer service experienceMore about working for us

We celebrate diversity and were building a workplace where everyone belongs, and everyone is included. We place utmost trust in all our employees and give you the encouragement to do great work.We expect a can-do attitude, but we dont expect you to do it alone - youll be supported every step of the way. Youll be given the tools you need to do your job well, and youll be offered further learning in areas theres a gap.As an international conservation charity, were focused on continuing to make a difference in conservation.We are Chester Zoo, and together we are creating a future where nature can survive and thrive.

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