At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan, prepare, and deliver delicious meals while ensuring food safety and hygiene.
- Company: Join a vibrant team dedicated to high-quality catering services.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and health benefits.
- Other info: Work Monday to Friday with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a difference by creating nutritious meals for employees and visitors every day.
- Qualifications: Level 2/3 in food preparation and cookery, plus food safety certification.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 23400 £ per year.
THE ROLE
To plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, safe, and nutritious food for employees and visitors, ensuring compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and company policies while operating within agreed budgets and maintaining high professional standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare, cook, and present all meals to an agreed standard for employees and visitors.
- Ensure consistency, quality, and portion control in all food produced.
- Assist with the development and implementation of menus, including consideration of allergens, intolerances, cultural diversity, and religious requirements.
- Ensure food is prepared and served in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Operate within agreed catering budgets.
- Monitor stock levels and complete daily and weekly food orders as required.
- Carry out regular stock takes and ensure effective stock rotation (FIFO).
- Actively monitor and reduce food waste.
- Ensure retention of relevant council license.
- Ensure all catering equipment is clean, safe, and fit for purpose.
- Report equipment faults or safety concerns promptly to the line manager.
- Follow company environmental policies, including waste management and sustainability practices.
- Complete all documentation required legally regarding food hygiene, COSHH and company compliance.
- Adhere to health and safety policy and procedures, identify hazards, and undertake appropriate risk assessments as required.
- Maintain a professional appearance at all times in conjunction with hygiene and grooming guidelines.
ABOUT YOU
- Level 2/3 in food preparation and cookery or equivalent qualification & Level 2 Award in Food Safety or equivalent qualification.
- Extensive food knowledge with the ability to cook and present fresh food to a consistently high standard.
- Basic knowledge of health and safety and COSHH requirements.
- Able to work on own initiative.
- Able to work on your own and as part of a team.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisation and time management skills.
- Basic I.T skills including Word and Excel.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
THE TERMS
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Hours of Work: 30 hrs per week, 08:00 - 15:00 Monday to Friday - 1 hour unpaid lunch break
- Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service to a maximum of 28 days)
- Salary: £23,400
- Benefits: Pension scheme, enhanced family friendly benefits, private medical insurance after 1 year of service, sick pay scheme.
- You will be required to provide proof of right to work in the UK.
Chef/Caterer employer: Avensys UK Limited
Avensys is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises staff training and development, ensuring employees are equipped to deliver the highest quality service in medical device maintenance. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and a pension scheme, Avensys fosters an environment where employees can thrive and grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patient care across the UK.
