Chaplins is a neighbourhood wine and tapas bar expanding on Lygon with an award-winning international head chef. We're seeking a skilled and skilled cook to join our team immediately.

This is a role for someone passionate about food, who wants to learn and work under an exceptionalcreative chef with a background in high end restaurants, and is willing to help build our tapas wine bar into the go-to place on Lygon.

Key responsibilities
Prepare and cook menu items to a consistently high standard
Manage daily food preparation, cleaning, organisation, and keep in line with hygiene in acccordance with food safety standards
Ensure all food is stored, labelled and rotated correctly, following FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures
Help monitor stock levels, and communicate shortages to management
Ensure all dishes are prepared and served in a timely manner during service
Follow food safety, allergen management and dietary requirement procedures.
Maintain kitchen equipment and report any faults,



maintenance needs or safety concerns
Work collaboratively with fron/t-of-house staff and management to ensure smooth service.
Complete opening, closing and cleaning duties as required.
Follow workplace health and safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
Assist with kitchen operations and other duties as reasonably required.

About you
Must be passionate about food
Must be open to learning
Enjoys a busy service
Ability to work in a small kitchen
Valuable sense of humour

What we offer
Casual shifts with the opporutnity to grow with the business
Training and introduction to current culinary techniques
Inspiration to bring out creative juices, through proper guidance and collaboration
Support from engaged and approachable owners

Must be available Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturday nights and Sunday lunch and flexibility to functions.

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