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Lead/Head Pizza Chef | Full Time
Posted 15 July 2024
Department:
The Farm Table
Email:
georgedart@dartsfarm.co.uk
Telephone:
01392 878200
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced pizza chef to lead our woodfired kitchen within The Farm Table restaurant, preparing small plates, woodfired dishes & sourdough pizzas for the restaurant, adjoining café and takeaway.
Our menu has a strong emphasis on seasonality, local & artisan food, with produce coming straight from our farm or food hall. You will work alongside The Farm Table Head Chef to evolve the woodfired menu throughout the seasons.
If you are a strong pizza chef, an experienced chef around CDP level or a seasoned veteran looking to work with fresh food in a friendly team with positive work-life balance, then this opportunity is for you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Flexible rotas with 5 x 9 hour shifts per week (8:30am - 5:30pm or 12pm - 10pm) working weekdays & weekends, usually 2 evenings per week.
- The woodfired kitchen works alongside the main Farm Table kitchen. You'll be managing & training a team of 5, with the support of the Farm Table Head Chef.
- Leading & engaging in menu development.
- Management of joint stock areas; dry store, fridge, freezer.
- Responsible for maintaining health & hygiene standards including allergen sheets & other company policies.
- Fostering a positive working environment, nurturing & developing staff.
BENEFITS
- £12 to £13.50 per hour, experience dependant
- Cash & card tips estimated £1000 - £2000pa
- Development & progression opportunities
- Full training provided
- FREE staff meals
- FREE onsite parking
- 28 days holiday per year
- Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day
- Generous discount across Darts Farm departments & tenants.
- Excellent BUS & TRAIN links (Bus 57 / Topsham Train Station)
- Working in a friendly, community-orientated family business, not a chain.
REQUIREMENTS
- The woodfired kitchen is an open kitchen within the restaurant. You must be well presented & confident engaging with staff & guests.
- You must be a strong communicator & have great interpersonal skills.
- Passion for good food & drink is essential.
- We will provide basic Food Hygiene Training & Certification if you don't already have it.
- The ability to remain composed & thrive under pressure in a busy environment.