About The Role
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 when they are absent, meeting site standards and quality.
- Manage the cooking process at designated station, ensuring timely delivery of several dishes.
- Be responsible for safety, hygiene and correct use of department utensils and equipment on site at all times.
- Notify senior chefs of inventory shortages, ensuring kitchen is adequately stocked with fresh ingredients and catering necessities.
- Work with the culinary team to maintain high‑quality food and service throughout the shift.
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven experience as a chef, preferably in contract catering.
- Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent.
- Excellent knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes.
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
- Excellent listening and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of safety and sanitation best practices, including legal policies on receiving, preparation, storage, and sanitation of food.
Ideal Candidate
- Right to work in the UK.
- Basic level completion of City & Guilds certification, BTEC or NVQ.
- Desirable: Level 2 food hygiene course.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- 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
- Leadership and team management skills.
- 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.
