Culinary Expert

1 week ago


Bangor, Gwynedd, United Kingdom Loungers Full time

Culinary Expertise Wanted

You love cooking real food. We love cooking real food. Our customers love cooking real food. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer-led, and with high-quality ingredients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be part of a dedicated, supportive team, working from our flexible all-day menu to give people food that'll make their day.
  • Make each dish to spec, in a clean and safe kitchen, and follow the lead of your Head Chef to make sure all prep and par is completed for each shift.
  • Help every customer leave happy.

The Good Stuff

  • Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked.
  • Paid breaks.
  • Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked.
  • 50% discount on food in all of three brands from day one.
  • 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata.
  • Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all-expenses-paid trip with one of our supplier).
  • Christmas and Boxing Day off.
  • The best staff party - Loungefest.
  • Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity.
  • Power over your pay with Wagestream.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Long service awards.
  • Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business.

What You'll Bring

  • You may already have some kitchen experience as either a Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef, or this might be something brand new to you.
  • Driven and relentless, with a positive can-do attitude.
  • Good communication skills and a team player.
  • Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision.
  • Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials, and Food Safety.

Want to Learn More?

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