Chef - R145 in Luton

MACK is a property management company that has the vision to be the leading force in providing a diverse range of safe, inclusive, and sustainable accommodation for all. To support our accommodation services, we also operate nationwide, delivering high quality catering and laundry services. Our catering provision is built around delivering fresh, nutritious, and high-quality food services across a diverse range of sites. We pride ourselves on operational excellence, strong client partnerships, and a commitment to compliance and sustainability. Whether supporting accommodation, education, healthcare, or commercial environments, our catering teams are passionate about creating positive experiences that reflect our values and meet the needs of every community we serve.

The Chef is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious meals to our guests, ensuring that food is prepared in a clean, safe, and efficient manner. The successful candidate will work closely with the kitchen team to deliver daily meal service, manage food preparation, and maintain kitchen hygiene standards. This role involves working in various areas of the kitchen, including food preparation stations, cooking areas, and storage.

What the role involves:

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals in line with the company’s standards and dietary requirements.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and organised, including cleaning utensils, equipment, and work surfaces.
• Follow food safety and hygiene regulations, ensuring all food is stored, prepared, and served safely.
• Assist in menu planning and ensure timely delivery of meals to clients.
• Replenish kitchen supplies, such as ingredients, utensils, and equipment, as needed.
• Handle food orders and special dietary requests promptly and efficiently.
• Report any maintenance or safety issues in the kitchen to management immediately.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and tidiness throughout the kitchen, ensuring all Health and Safety standards are consistently met.

Skills and experience required:

• Previous experience as a Chef in a contract catering role is required.
• A current Level 2 Food Hygiene and Allergen certificate preferred, but not essential.
• Able to work to standardised menu specifications.
• Experience in producing bulk food at high quality.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high standard of safety and cleanliness.
• Great leadership skills, but with the ability to be a team player.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks and lift heavy items.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Other Considerations:

This role is working 40 hours per week over 5 days, including weekends. The position requires standing for long periods, bending, lifting, and maintaining a fast-paced environment while ensuring that food safety and cleanliness are upheld at all times.

Please note: This role requires a fixed working pattern of more than 20 hours per week. Due to legal working hour restrictions, we are unable to consider applicants who are not permitted to work these hours under UK immigration rules.

It is important to MACK that all employees are aligned with the values of the company as follows:

• Do the right thing: Put our customers first, Stand up for safety every day, Be respectful, supporting, and caring, Recognise and celebrate achievements.
• Find a better way: Collaborate to find solutions, Embrace the power and opportunity of diversity, Generate options to maximise sustainability, Commit to continuously improving.
• Deliver it! Take personal ownership for delivery, Be bold and act with passion and purpose, Focus on progress towards outcomes, See it through!

MACK is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel safe, respected and able to achieve their potential.