Cook Chef

Middleton-on-Sea

9 months ago

Applications closed

Middleton Sports Club is a private members clubs established almost 80 years ago. Sports include, cricket, tennis, bowls, hockey, squash, stoolball and has a gym onsite with hi tech equpment. In addtion, we have a lovely social bar and we cater for any events in our restaurant with connecting marquee. In order to continually attract members of all ages we have restructured and have identified the need for a Cook to run our kitchen to enable us to bring the catering in house and supply our members with breakfast, bar menu, snacks etc, this an ideal role as the completely new for the club but we know our members have an 'appetite' for it.

We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic and experienced to drive the caterinig funtion. Working closely with our amazing team which inclde the club manager and bar staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cateing at any levels. As the cook/chef you will have autonony to run the kitchen and select a menu that suits the enviornoment and customers..We have a fully modern furnshed restaurant that we use for events and have held various themed / taster menu evenings.

Key responsibilities

To provide the catering for the club
Design a menu to support the needs of the members
Support events as and when required
Provide regular updates to the Board of Directors on club performance, challenges, and opportunities.
Ensure compliance with club policies, health and safety and safeguarding provisions..
Deal with customer feedback and provide adequate solutions.
Oversee the cleanliness of the kitchen and restaurant, paying attention to possible health hazards and violations under environmental and health and safety regulations

Essential Skills and Experience
Health and hygiene qualification- essential
Experience of running a kitchen - essential.
Proven experience and/or training in health and safety procedures and management - an advantage
Excellent customer service skills.
Knowledge of food/hygiene laws and best practices.

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity to lead our club towards increased success while fostering a dynamic team environment, we encourage you to apply.

Job Types: Initially part time

Pay: Negotiable on experience

Expected hours: Initially busy times such as Thursday night, Friday day/night, Saturday morning/afternoon -increasing on demand.

Benefits:
Employee discount
Free gym membership

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