Cook

Cook Location: LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, SL4 4AY Hours: Working 5 days out of 7 covering hours between 06:00-23:00 Remuneration Package : Competitive Salary pension, holiday and Merlin Magic Pass – 20 free tickets to our attractions. At LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort we are on the hunt for experienced and talented cooks to join our Hotel Food and Beverage team at an exciting time of transformation at the UK’s favourite children’s theme park. The LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is the ultimate destination for families with children aged 2-12. The Resort is home to two awesome LEGO themed Hotels and a host of rides, shows and attractions built around the iconic LEGO® brick. This role is based at the Windsor theme park, located in 150 acres of beautiful parkland. At the heart of the accommodation experience are three LEGO themed family restaurants which are currently being reimagined to include new concepts of a BBQ grill style high-volume buffet, premium gastro-pub experience and a lighter a la carte bar based dining as well as room service provision. We are now looking for skilled individuals who can support our vision of creating exciting, destination appropriate, excellent quality food consistently for our guests of all ages. A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be. What the job of a Cook will involve To assist as directed in the presentation and service of food and to maintain close liaisons with the Food & Beverage service team to provide the highest standards of food and service to our guests. Establish and maintain strong communication links with the Food & Beverage team and with other departments across the hotel and resort. Inspire excellent food production delivery and presentation at all times; using recipes and menu cards where appropriate. To liaise with Kitchen team members to check on a daily basis the business and menu requirements for guests. To maintain high standards of health and safety, hygiene, fire and food safety Share your ideas and experience to improve the efficient running of the Kitchen areas and Food & Beverage department whilst maximising delivery standards and cleanliness. Develop an interactive and unique style of food service that is tailored to each guest and their individual requirements. We are looking for the following skills and experience: Will be able to prepare, cook and present foods to meet company specifications Have previous experience working as a Chef or Cook within a similar high volume buffet, gastro-pub, or branded high-street operations Will have a strong understanding of food health & safety – maintaining consistently high kitchen cleanliness standards at all times Be knowledgeable of stock management and ensuring all processes are followed correctly Have a fantastic work ethic and able to work well under pressure Possess great communication skills with a positive working attitude Bring a flexible working approach to accommodate breakfast service, dinner service and weekend working. Benefits of joining the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort: Company Bonus 20 days holiday 8 bank holidays days Ongoing Training & Development - opportunities to gain further NVQ qualifications Free on site car parking Private pension scheme Life assurance scheme Employee assistance programme Merlin Magic Pass – 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world 25% discount in Merlin retail shops and restaurants 40% discount online off LEGO, and much more To apply for the position of Cook within our Hotel Food & Beverage Team then please use the ‘Apply Now’ function This job was originally posted as www.caterer.com/job/89752682