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To understand the qualifications needed for this role, please review the detailed description below.

In 2017, Gripple and the GLIDE companies undertook the renovation of a historic Grade II listed building, transforming it into GLIDE House. This venue serves as a training academy on the upper floor, while the lower level functions as a social club, featuring a bar and kitchen that caters to employees across all GLIDE company locations.

We are currently seeking to add a full-time culinary specialist to our kitchen team.

Role Overview:

We are in search of a culinary specialist who is passionate about preparing exceptional meals. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the head chef and sous chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, assist in menu development, ensure the quality and freshness of food, manage orders, and maintain stock levels. Reporting to the GLIDE House Manager, the responsibilities will include:

• organizing and managing kitchen inventory and ingredients
• implementing a first-in, first-out food rotation system and ensuring all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance
• maintaining well-stocked cooking stations, particularly during peak hours
• adhering to all temperature and food hygiene regulations and completing necessary documentation
• supervising food preparation and presentation to uphold quality and restaurant standards
• preparing large quantities of food to meet quality expectations
• ensuring that food storage units comply with standards and are consistently well-managed
• assisting the head chef in menu planning
• collaborating with management on supply chain, budget, kitchen efficiency, and staffing

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (with occasional weekend shifts)
• Morning Shift: 07:00
• Afternoon Shift: 10:00 - 18:30

The successful candidate will possess a proactive attitude in all aspects of the role, with a genuine enthusiasm for culinary arts and a commitment to cooking. A strong emphasis will be placed on maintaining high standards of cleanliness and health and safety. The ideal candidate will also have:

• formal culinary training and experience in the restaurant industry
• a desire to acquire new skills in the kitchen
• prior experience in a restaurant setting
• excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• self-motivation and a positive, enthusiastic demeanor
• the ability to perform well under pressure
• punctuality and reliability
• teamwork skills
• strong interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with colleagues and customers
• effective verbal and written communication abilities
• a full, clean driving license
• knowledge of COSHH and HACCP regulations

Benefits:

We value each individual as a unique contributor to our team. We strive to ensure our employees are content and healthy, enjoying a balanced work/life dynamic, and are generously compensated for their efforts. Our offerings include:

• competitive salary
• share ownership program
• comprehensive initial and ongoing training and support
• generous vacation allowance
• life insurance
• private health care coverage
• permanent health insurance scheme
• Paycare health plan
• non-contributory 15% pension scheme
• enhanced family leave policy
• gym membership

Why Join Gripple?

As an employee-owned organization, our workforce is at the heart of our operations. You can expect to experience:

• a commitment to core values and behaviors, known as the Gripple Spirit
• a focus on work-life balance
• opportunities for career advancement
• exceptional employee benefits
• a distinctive working environment
• a commitment to achieving net zero by 2030

Gripple Careers: Own it. We do.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and aim to cultivate a workforce that reflects the diverse society we serve. We advocate for diversity, inclusion, and well-being, striving to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and has a sense of belonging. If you require any adjustments to enhance your experience with Gripple, please inform us during the application process.

We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. If we require assistance, we will reach out directly.