Role Overview & Mandate
Executive Summary
We are looking for Gelato Chefs to join our Team in our stores in Central London. Venchi has grown to be a ‘premium Italian...
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We are looking for Gelato Chefs to join our Team in our stores in Central London.
Venchi has grown to be a ‘premium Italian Chocolate and gelato brand’ with over 160 stores worldwide. We have an ambitious plan to continue this growth story and invite you to join us on our journey...
‘Let’s Grow Together’
- We offer a genuine career path from Gelato Maker to Operations leader
- Fun, fast paced and people focused work environment
- Regular discounts on your favourite Chocolates and Gelato
- Free hot beverage and cup of gelato per shift
Our mission:
‘To bring the flavour of the Italian Allegria to the world, creating everyday unforgettable moments of sharing and celebration’
We feature fresh, daily made gelato, lavish and natural chocolates, skilfully crafted coffees, and many other treats. Our attention to detail, and personal touch is what makes our chocolate so important.
Our Values:
- Heritage – 100% Italian 100% Global
- Allegria – Live the Italian Way
- Balance – Unwarp positivity
Your role:
Gelato / Ice Cream Maker works as part of a team to ensure all gelato meets Venchi standards and is consistently delicious. The Gelato Maker is responsible to produce and maintain the standard of gelato in the shop. You are an integral part of the shop team. We are seeking a Gelato / Ice Cream Maker who is motivated to work in a fast pace, busy environment; ideally someone who is comfortable working in a kitchen and being around food. This job requires a lot of attention to detail.
In Summary…
- Ensure all gelato is prepared, displayed and sold according to Venchi standards
- You must ensure that the maintenance of the gelato equipment is to the required Health and Safety standards.
- Liaise with Store Manager to organise ordering and stock control, rotation.
- Follow up on orders and stock, adjusting orders if required prior to the deadlines.
- Report any issues to the Store and Area Manager.
- Be aware of gelato sales within your shop.
- Test, clean, order the required parts when in need.
- Take ownership of the compilation of the HACCP manual, temperature, lotto records and stock rotation following the FIFO principal.
- Ensure all deliveries are checked correctly and all discrepancies are being notified and reported.
- Follow the gelato production setting standards and guidelines
- Conduct regular checks on team knowledge, understanding and overall practices.
A few key skills a Gelato Maker requires….
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
- Willingness to improve
- Must be a quick learner, have a positive can-do attitude
- Ability to multitask
- Organized
- Friendly and Energetic
- Willing to be a team player
- Comfortable working Back of House / Kitchen area
BENEFITS
- Competitive Salary: £12.30 per hour (£11.50 for the first three months)
- Pension Plan
- Comprehensive training and development to suit your career aspirations
- Regular discounts on your favourite Chocolates and Gelato
- Free hot beverage and cup of gelato per shift
- Internal promotion opportunities, we always seek first to promote from within
- Stability in an established business
- Good working environment with family-oriented team members
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Experience:
- Working with food: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Gelato Chef/Kitchen porter
