Cook

We are looking to recruit a Cook to work in our ever-expanding Club Lounge operation, helping to further develop our menu and prepare our delicious range of meals and snacks. This is a great opportunity to work in a first-class kitchen, with new equipment and a dedicated staff team around you.

Contracted terms: Full time or Part time considered.

Salary: Up to £20K FTE (depending on experience) plus profit share bonus.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Club Towers’ commitment to training & development
• Complimentary club membership
• Discounted club membership rates for immediate family
• 30-33 vacation days pro rata (including bank holidays)
• 3% pension contribution

The Role

The role will have a number of key elements, which are to:

• Deliver a relatively simple menu comprising high quality, wholesome food, using fresh produce where practicable.
• Ensure hygiene protocols are followed rigorously, and keep the kitchen thoroughly clean at all times.
• Manage stock levels to minimise stock and wastage whilst ensuring adequate supply.
• Contribute ideas to future menu development and the provision of Daily Specials.
• Establish good relations with the rest of the Club Lounge team to ensure a harmonious working environment.
• Build good rapport with the Club membership to enable them to provide feedback on the food quality and the various menu options.
• Establish good relations with suppliers.
• Follow safe working practices at all times.

The Candidate

Candidates must be able to demonstrate/provide:

• A food hygiene certificate.
• Ideally, a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a fresh food preparation environment, either as a primary cook or as part of a brigade.
• Good communication skills, organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure during busy periods.
• Be fit/healthy and interested in fitness and healthy living.
• Able to work flexible shifts and provide cover when needed.
• Be living locally, or have the desire to settle locally (30 min maximum commute).

The following would be advantageous for applicants:

• GCSE Maths and English to ‘B’ grade or equivalent.
• Experience working in a hybrid café/bar environment.

Please apply in confidence by submitting your CV with a covering letter to the F&B Manager at [email protected].  Closing date is 7th June 2019.