At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, healthy meals for students and ensure top-notch kitchen standards.
- Company: Join a specialist catering company dedicated to nourishing young minds.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, flexible hours, paid volunteering days, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work-life balance with holidays matching the school calendar.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives through the power of food.
- Qualifications: Passion for food, customer service skills, and previous catering experience.
The predicted salary is between 28500 - 30000 £ per year.
We’re a specialist catering company dedicated to providing delicious, healthy and exciting food for Independent Schools. We know the crucial role that food can play on a pupil’s ability to learn, develop and ultimately flourish. Food isn’t simply fuel, it’s critical to creating happy, healthy and inquisitive young minds. Lexington is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List.
What you’ll be doing… As a Chef you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team:
- Ensure the food is to the highest standard
- Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
- Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
- Offer a warm and friendly service
- Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed
Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7- including weekend
What can you bring?
- Possess a passion for food
- Focused on the front line
- Genuine interest in customer service excellence
- Team player
- Previous catering experience
Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!
- Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
- Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
- Plenty of Time to Unwind - Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar.
- Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
- Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
- Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
- Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
- Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!
Chef in Pembury employer: Lexington-Catering
At Lexington, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values passion for food and commitment to excellence in customer service. Our team members enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances aligned with the school calendar, and numerous opportunities for career development, all while contributing to the well-being of young minds through our nutritious meals. With additional perks like free meals, paid volunteering days, and exclusive discounts, working with us is not just a job, but a rewarding experience.
