We now have an exciting opportunity to work at our new Smash Burger kitchen located in the newly opened venue Rooftop Social in Chester; situated on top of the car park in Pepper Street.

All our kitchens are led by our sustainable values. We work hard to source high quality, local and seasonal produce, are making progress towards zero waste kitchens by 2030. We also partner with our suppliers to ensure only ethically sourced palm oil enters our kitchens. You will be working in our new Rooftop Social location as well as having the flexibility to work at the main Chester Zoo site to support the needs of the organisation.

As a not-for-profit organisation, conservation is at the forefront of our operation, both here in the UK and around the world. Your role has a huge part to play in delivering our mission.The Role

Food and Beverage at the zoo includes our award-winning British gastropub The Oakfield, The Square, as well as three other restaurants, cafes, coffee houses, and of course Rooftop Social. Under the direction of our Sous Chef and Lead Chef you will be responsible for cooking and preparing our exceptional smash burgers, and when not doing this, you could be catering for a variety of events, including weddings and other special occasions, as well as large corporate functions and bespoke events, or even our many zoo visitors and members.You will:Support the Lead Chef and Sous Chef in helping to produce food to the highest standards which ensures Chester Zoo maintains its world class reputationTrain and mentor, seasonal team members to ensure effective and efficient work practiceWork collaboratively with the front of house team to ensure seamless delivery and a world class customer serviceAdhere to health and hygiene policies, standard operating procedures and safe working practices including food safety systems and associated legislation (for example HACCP)Under direction from the Lead Chef, ensure correct stock levels on a day-to-day basis, place order requests to be processed and accept deliveries, ensuring they are correct and rotate stock as requiredThe Package

Youll be working predominantly between the hours of 12:00-21:00 on a rota basis, including weekends and Bank Holidays. Longer working days will be rostered for peak trading days, and earlier starts or later finishes for events will be required and communicated in advance.Permanent contract£26,500 per annum based on 40 hours per week33 days annual leaveAnnual holiday buy/sell scheme, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 daysStaff pass so you and your dependent family can visit the zoo, plus 20 additional complimentary tickets per year for your friends and familyExcellent training and development opportunitiesCycle to work schemeFree travel to and from work on the X1 bus service from Chester or Ellesmere PortHealthcare plan and employee assistance programmeDiscounted gym membershipDiscounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via PerksPension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9%

Our RequirementsAble to demonstrate understanding of food types and production methodsLevel 2 Food Safety qualificationA can do and flexible attitude to workGood communication skillsAlthough not essential, the following would be desirableCustomer service experience

More about working for usWe celebrate diversity and were building a workplace where everyone belongs, and everyone is included. We place utmost trust in all our employees and give you the encouragement to do great work.We expect a can-do attitude, but we dont expect you to do it alone - youll be supported every step of the way. Youll be given the tools you need to do your job well, and youll be offered further learning in areas theres a gap.As an international conservation charity, were focused on continuing to make a difference in conservation. We are Chester Zoo, and together we are creating a future where nature can survive and thrive.Shortlisting will take place while the advert is live and the advert will close once the successful candidate is found. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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