Sous Chef, Honestly Farm Kitchen, Strandhill, Co. Sligo
Work for a busy farm to fork restaurant, burger grill, cafe and farm shop. Cook and prepare market garden produce and pedigree, Dexter beef from our organic farm (Drumanilra Farm) just a short drive away.
Are you an experienced chef looking for an opportunity to demonstrate your leadership skills in a busy kitchen? Are you excited about working with some of the best locally grown and sourced ingredients?
The Role:
Average 40 hours per week over a 5 day week
€18 / hr.
Free meals on shift
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 9.30am to 6/8pm, (Winter/Summer)
Relocation Assistance
Duties:
* Lead the kitchen team when the Head Chef is off-duty
* Prepare, cook and present dishes during busy service, according to our SOPs and to the highest standards.
* Ensure the efficient daily prep of meats, sauces, salads, falafel and savoury pastries.
* Control portion size and waste to maintain profit margins
* Carry out scheduled cleaning tasks to the highest standards.
* Use our digital Kelsius system to maintain HACCP records
* Assist with placing orders, stock management and ensuring that deliveries are checked in correctly.
* Ensure the team follows Health and Safety procedures
* Assist with developing new dishes and specials.
Experience & Qualifications:
* At least 3 years experience in a busy kitchen in a leadership role
* A food related qualification - essential to the role
* Can lift heavy items
* Works well in a fast-paced environment
* Demonstrates an interest in sustainable food practices and great tasting food
* Possesses excellent communication & multitasking skills
* Willing to relocate to the Sligo area, or already live here (Assistance with relocation can be provided)
* Good conversational English
Benefits:
* Work with a great team in a fantastic location
* Assistance with relocation to the Sligo area
* Statutory sick pay
* Statutory Annual Leave and Public Holiday Pay
* Employee Assistance Scheme provided by Laya Health Care
* Bike to work scheme
* 10% staff discount scheme for yourself and accompanying friends or family members when you eat in our restaurants or shop in the Farm Shops.
* Certified statutory trainings including Food Safety, Manual Handling, Basic Fire Safety.
* Staff meal and complimentary tea and free barista coffee or soft drink for each full shift worked.
* On-going training and career development opportunities.
* Paid Volunteer Day after 1 Year's service.
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