At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage cooking processes and ensure timely food delivery while maintaining hygiene standards.
- Company: Join a diverse team focused on high-quality food service in contract catering.
- Benefits: Enjoy a flexible shift pattern of 2 days out of 7, from 8am to 3pm.
- Other info: City & Guilds certification or NVQ at a basic level is necessary.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to lead a culinary team and enhance your cooking skills.
- Qualifications: Proven chef experience and Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent required.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
Shift Pattern: 2 days out of 7, 8am - 3pm
Key responsibilities
- Support and handle day-to-day food preparation and duties assigned by senior chefs to meet the site’s standards and quality.
- Manage the cooking process at the assigned station of several dishes, ensuring that food is delivered in a timely manner.
- Be responsible for safety, hygiene, and correct use of department utensils and equipment on site at all times.
- Notify senior chefs of inventory when running low, ensuring that the kitchen remains adequately stocked with fresh ingredients and catering necessities.
- Work with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service is maintained throughout the shift.
What are we looking for?
- Proven experience as a chef; experience working in a similar role within contract catering is desired.
- Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent.
- Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes; ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
- Ability to work well in a team; excellent listening and communication skills.
- Knowledge of best practices for safety and sanitation; understanding of standard legal policies and procedures regarding receiving, preparation, storage and sanitation of food and the menu items fully, including the recipes, production and presentation methods.
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
- City & Guilds certification, BTEC, or NVQ at a basic level is required.
- Completing a Level 2 food hygiene course is desirable.
- Excellent customer service skills are essential.
- Good time-management and organisational abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
- Ability to handle different situations and find practical solutions.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Competent with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
Hiring Criteria
- Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
- Have an understanding of financial management, budgeting and cost control.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.
Chef Supervisor in Southampton employer: Manchester Arndale
This role is based in the UK, where we prioritise an inclusive environment. Our culinary team values diversity and aims to deliver exceptional food service. We encourage applications from all backgrounds to enrich our workforce.
