Chef in Southampton

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About The Company

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.

About The Role

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and driven Chef to join our Catering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering our outstanding food and drink offering to our clients and site visitors.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring food quality and taste are of the highest standard.
• Managing inventory of stock and ordering raw materials.
• Controlling budgets and minimising wastage.
• Maintaining health and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook for clients and customers.
• Supporting the site in the absence of the Senior Chef

Qualifications

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• Someone who is willing to attain the highest standards possible.
• Autonomous in their approach but also able to work well in a team.
• Ideally, you will have your food handling certificate – but if not, we can help you achieve this.
• A background in contract catering would be ideal but not essential.
• Ideally City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or level 2 diploma in Professional Cookery (or equivalent); we are happy to talk to those also qualifying for their professional qualifications.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety and food safety.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, as you will be interacting with the customer base and onsite clients.
• A real passion for food and service, with the ability to prepare and cook good quality seasonal food.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people, 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.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Facilities Services

Location notes: Southampton, England, United Kingdom