Cook/Chef

Ginger and Pickles is proud to be a family business and is committed to creating a positive, friendly working environment. We have a number of great benefits which our staff can take advantage of including free meals, drinks and snacks, flexible holidays, and a range of learning and development programmes in hospitality.

We are seeking motivated individuals who love working in a fast paced environment! Now hiring cooks and chefs who can cook foods which are prepared to order as well as working on several different orders simultaneously. All cooks are involved in creating and the preparation of daily specials to a high quality and with presentation meeting Ginger and Pickles standards. You will also be required to clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils. 

We would love to hear from you if:

• You are interested in working with food
• You are methodical and enjoy routine and structured tasks
• You want to use or develop your organisational and multitasking skills
• You want to understand how the Heart of the restaurant operates

Main responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food quickly and efficiently, meeting our high quality and presentation standards
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean, hygienic and tidy, at all times
• Work safely around kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues
• Complete all appropriate company documentation and key tasks, on every shift
• Always adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Be involved and contribute at team meetings
• Carry out instructions given by the management team
• Enthusiastic in expressing new ideas and be willing to voice them

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

• Must be able to cook high quality breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & catering items.
• Must be able to work under pressure and handle high volumes and fast paced environment
• Must be organised and efficient when working busy line;
• Must have PASSION & DRIVE for this position, and must be open to learning.
• Must be punctual and reliable.
• Experience cooking with a nutrient dense, farm to fork, seasonal & fresh ingredients is a plus.
• Must be able to use all kitchen equipment, including, grill, fryer, ovens etc
• Looking for someone who wants to grow with our company as the company continues to grow.

Minimum Experience required:

• Must have at least 2 years kitchen experience or a passion for home cooking

Ideally, the successful candidate will be willing to travel to our other Cheshire locations (Tarporley and Byley) as needed.