Chef in Reading

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values – Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Days of Working: 3 days out of 7 including weekends.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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 your specific station of several dishes, ensuring that the 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 by 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 role is desired.
• Experience working in a similar role within Contract Catering.
• Possess a Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent.
• Understand and be able to demonstrate various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes is essential.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• The ability to work well in a team is crucial.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Understand the 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.
• Must be prepared to undergo a DBS or Enhanced security check.
• City & Guilds certification, BTEC, or NVQ at a basic level is required.
• Additionally, completing a food hygiene course at Level 2 would be desirable.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Good time-management and organisational abilities.

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available. 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.