Chef - Calvert's Restaurant & 1897 Coffee Shop

About the role

Saputo is hiring a Chef for its Calvert's Restaurant and 1897 Coffee Shop in the Yorkshire Dales, a visitor experience venue serving locally sourced seasonal food and award-winning cheeses. The role is hands-on, working with the kitchen team in a modern professional kitchen, and suits a passionate chef or experienced professional cook at senior Commis or Chef de Partie level. Hours are 5 days per week, 8:30am to 5pm (4pm in winter), including alternate weekends.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare all menu items and dishes in a timely manner to a very high standard
• Support the completion of the daily prep list and maintain agreed stock levels
• Help develop standard recipes, methods and costings, and contribute to menu development based on local trends
• Maintain quality standards, portion control and HACCP records, and comply with allergen and legislative requirements
• Check deliveries for quality and compliance, and keep the kitchen clean
• Work with the kitchen manager on orders and support the team in other duties

Required profile

• NVQ level 2 or similar qualification
• At least two years' experience in a similar environment
• Attention to detail, good verbal and written communication, and a positive, resilient attitude
• Able to work independently, manage conflict and deliver under pressure

What we offer

• 5 days per week with every other weekend off, plus Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day off
• Progression opportunities and employer pension contributions
• Health cash plan, Thrive wellbeing app and discounted branded products
• 25 holidays plus 8 bank holidays, free onsite parking and a paid volunteering day