Chef - Wild Duck

Do you want a career working for one of The Times Best Big Company in the UK? As a Chef de Partie at Haven, you will assist the Head Chef in delivering an exceptional dining experience for our guests. You will have direct responsibility for the production of food products to a high standard as agreed with leaders within a specificsection of the kitchen, your duties will also include covering other sections within the kitchen when required. You will work in a high performing, fast paced volume catering environment aiming to exceed our guest"s dining needs and expectations. The purpose of the role: To ensure the Restaurant delivers and exceeds guest expectations To ensure that all areas deliver to the agreed standards in line with Standard Operating Procedures, Recipes Sheets and Product Specifications To assist and welcome the introduction of new systems and processes to ensure all standards are achieved to meet all guest expectations and targets. Ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained at all times in the kitchen. Ensure Food Safety Documentation is maintained as per Company Food Policy. Liaise regularly with Head Chef and Sous Chef to discuss & prioritise any department needs. Prepare, cook and present dishes to agreed specification. Managing and training any team members working with you Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margin Develop a strong working relationship with the restaurant team to ensure we have no weak links in our service journey Control budget margins with the support of the Head Chef and Sous Chef Have experience in a similar environment Have a flexible approach to work and passion to progress Ideally hold valid Level 2 Food Safety certificate and Level 2 professional cookery qualification OR willing to train towards Good culinary skills/passion for food Have great communication and Interpersonal skills Be organised and motivated Be able to follow direction from senior chefs and managers Be a team player Have the ability to deputise in the chefs absence Be enthusiastic with a willingness to grow and learn. Have a cool head and embrace responsibility. An ability to delegate appropriately We can support your career choice by helping you achieve a Level 2/Level 3 Professional Cookery Qualification. The benefit of working for us: Join us for the summer, with the potential to become permanent at the end of the year, we also have many permanent roles on offer too. Accommodation available in many of our parks if you don’t live locally 50% off food in our restaurants and take away every shift you work Regular team incentives with great rewards Opportunity to earn an attractive bonus when you refer a friend to join our great team Holidays Discounts of 20% for all of your family & friends in Haven, Butlins & Warner Hotels 20% off in our shops and venues Free use of Pool, Gyms and many other Leisure facilities Funded qualification development opportunities from Level 2 to Masters Degrees for permanent team members Access to the Employee Assistance Programme including support for your wellbeing and free access to advice and expertise on financial and legal matters etc Fantastic discounts when making purchases from most major retailors and hundreds of discounts on everyday purchases Team Member of the Month Awards Instant Recognition schemes with great rewards through our busiest times Long Service awards for permanent team members Safeguarding is one of our business priorities.Our teams are committed to providing a safe and secure environment and promoting the welfare of children and young or vulnerable adults.