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Edinburgh
up to £15p/h plus TRONC
Full time
About us:
Ariston Foods is all about the Greek food. We want to be the place where people can find Greek philoxenia, authentic top quality Greek food. Ariston Foods is a small and friendly company with fantastic training and development, a competitive pay structure and plenty of opportunities to progress.
Interested in joining our Ariston Foods family? Do you have passion for hospitality and providing an amazing service? Send over your CV!
Experience
- Previous Grill Chef experience preferable
- Strong kitchen experience essential
- Calm and able to work under pressure
- Able to communicate clearly and promptly
- Flexible with tasks and working hours
- Knowledge of food safety practices and procedures
- Strong hospitality skills with a focus on providing excellent customer service
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Proficient in food preparation techniques and cooking methods
Responsibilities
Assisting in Day-to-day management of the Kitchen
- To ensure that the Kitchen is operated in a smooth and professional manner by following Head Chef’s requests to ensure all operational tasks are completed safely and efficiently as/when required (including daily administration) to company Standards
- To support and communicate regularly and effectively with the Head / Senior Chef and General Manager
- To be in charge of the kitchen, kitchen team and daily orders when Senior Chef not present
- To assist in ensuring all stock levels are managed and accounted for in an efficient manner while keeping wastage to a minimal level
- To assist in ensuring that the Kitchen is fully maintained and serviced as required. To communicate any equipment issues to the Head / Senior Chef
Food Quality, Presentation and Hygiene
- To ensure that all food presented to customers is prepared with the freshest ingredients
- To be responsible for preparing and presenting quality food and all final products leaving the kitchen are to the Company Standard
- To report any issues with food quality and freshness from suppliers or the central kitchen to the Head / Senior chef or the General Manager
- To follow the Stock Labelling (DOT system) and Rotation System (FIFO) to ensure the products are identifiable and used in the correct order
- To be aware of correct temperatures for deliveries, storage and cooking and recording them on the temp log sheets daily
- To actively support Head / Senior Chef in implementing any menu changes following the Company procedures
Supervising of the Kitchen Porter team
- To lead by example, ensuring the kitchen is always clean and presentable
- To ensure all kitchen equipment and all the chemicals are used correctly
- To praise and recognise good performance
Benefits
- Great opportunities to progress within the company
- Staff eat the same delicious food as our customers
- Flexible hours with rotas planned monthly
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Tips
Experience:
- Grill Chef: 1 year (preferred)
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
- Greek (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Livingston, EH54 8DF (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Livingston, EH54 8DF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Grill Chef: 1 year (preferred)
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
- Greek (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
