Culinary Expert

Role Overview:

Chef - Epsom at ASK Italian

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Chef to join our team at ASK Italian Epsom. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality Italian dishes to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation and Cooking: Prepare and cook a variety of Italian dishes, including pasta, pizzas, and other menu items, to the highest standards.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure efficient service and high-quality food.
• Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service, ensuring that every customer has a positive experience.
• Food Safety and Hygiene: Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to all food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Training and Development: Participate in ongoing training and development to improve skills and knowledge.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Training: Receive full training and career development opportunities through our award-winning Journey programme.
• Generous Discounts: Enjoy 50% off at ASK Italian and Zizzi restaurants, including drinks.
• Free Meals: Receive complimentary meals on shift, with access to a discounted menu.
• Inclusive Dress Code Policy: Benefit from a part-dress code provided, including shoes.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 28 days paid holiday, pro-rata.
• Pension Contributions: Receive pension contributions.
• Christmas Day Off: Our restaurants are closed, giving you the freedom to celebrate as you choose.
• Employee Hub: Access our online platform to manage your schedule, request holidays, and access various benefits, including early wage access through Wagestream, well-being and GP support for you and your family, and discounts on lifestyle brands.
• Community Volunteering: Enjoy 1 paid day per year to volunteer in your local food bank.
• A Welcoming Team Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect, creating memorable experiences and making friends for life.

What We Ask of You:

• Passion: Demonstrate a love for people, diverse cultures, food, and all things Italian.
• Hospitality: Show a welcoming attitude, making every customer feel at home.
• Teamwork: Demonstrate the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail and a commitment to excellent service and standards.
• Behaviour: Bring your authentic self to work, demonstrating empathy, respect, and a dedication to delivering exceptional food and service to all customers.

About ASK Italian:

At ASK Italian, we value diversity and inclusivity, embracing individuals from all backgrounds to join our vibrant team and play a role in our shared achievements.

We live and breathe our ASK Factor, using its core values to guide everything we do:

• Heartfelt: We love what we do and believe in what we say.
• Respectful: We care about how we make people feel and our impact on the world around us.
• Generous: We'll go that extra mile to make a difference.
• Spirited: We're determined, always moving forward to be the best we can be.