Chef de Partie - Creamery Restaurant£31,000 per annum plus generous tronc and fantastic benefits45 hours over 5 days, including weekends and some eveningsBased at Castle Cary Train StationStaff Accommodation Available Read our Sample MenuTake a look at our websiteYour roleAs a member of our culinary team you must share our passion for food, feel inspired by seasons and have a connection with the land, eager to seize what our Estate has to offer. As Chef De Partie you will have a real passion for creating amazing food with stunning produce. They are key players in the kitchen supporting the senior team members and teaching the junior chefs The Newt can offer opportunities to grow as a cook, developing skillsets, whilst also having roles that may suit an experienced hand looking to refine themselves. You will be happy to work as part of a team and be passionate about hospitality. We are looking for like minded driven cooks who want to create amazing food from stunning produce.What we can offerA positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classesLook after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% of Spa Treatments.Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.Discover exclusive perks with our Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of HeliganComplimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefsWe value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your familyA team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few.Access your earnings at anytime with Wagestream, with access to nationwide brand discountsUp to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time teamKey Responsibilities:Maintaining high standards of work as directed by kitchen leadBeing flexible, creative, drivenPrepare dishes to a high standardMaintain and monitor food safety and hygieneWork well in a teamManage your own time and stay motivatedBeing customer led and focused , ensuring our guests enjoy amazing experiencesEnsuring the smooth running of the kitchen and high standards of food safetySupporting senior kitchen team membersFully engaging in the estate and all its offeringSkills and ExperiencePrevious experience in a similar operation desirableAbility to work under pressure in the public eyeConfidence in talking to othersGood attention to detailGreat time management and self-motivatedPassion for food, beverage, and luxury hospitalityWhere you'll be working - The CreameryThe Creamery Restaurant welcomes visitors to this part of Somerset, and wave passengers off on journeys around the UK. With a big nod to the golden age of travel, the café serves a perfectly executed small menu, of brasserie classics that shine a light on the craftmanship of the Newts Butchers, Cheesemakers Bakers and Growers. Leaning on classic cooking methods expect quintessential dishes with a Newt in Somerset focus.
