Cafe Chef

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established contract caterer seeks a Cafe Chef to join their team in Cambridge. This role involves managing kitchen operations, leading a talented brigade, and delivering exceptional food experiences. With a focus on quality and innovation, you'll have the opportunity to create seasonal dishes while engaging with clients. The company values work-life balance and offers excellent career development opportunities, making it a fantastic place for culinary professionals to thrive and grow.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Flexible working hours

Craft Works training programme

Paid training

Employee Assistance Programme

Online employee benefits scheme

Birthday off after 1 year

Qualifications

• Responsible for daily kitchen operations and cooking various dishes.
• Strong leader capable of managing a brigade of chefs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent food standards following brand guidelines.
• Create fresh, seasonal, and innovative dishes from around the world.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Team Leadership

Culinary Skills

Food Presentation

Training and Development

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for a Cafe Chef to join our team at one of our sites in Cambridge, CB2.

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who value great food as a key part of their culture and community. Our work includes office restaurants, independent schools, and conference venues, maintaining a high-end ethos throughout.

Working hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm, 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7.

We seek a positive, honest, and reliable employee to join our friendly and hardworking team. We offer good training and prospects within our team for the right candidate.

Skills and Experience:

• Responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen and the preparation and cooking of all types of dishes.
• Responsible, dedicated, and a strong leader capable of managing a brigade of talented chefs.
• Ability to train and develop your team supportively and professionally.
• Deliver consistent food standards following Wilson Vale brand standards.
• Create and deliver fresh, seasonal, and innovative food from around the world.
• Engage with people while the food is being served.

Wilson Vale Perks:

• Excellent work-life balance with our flexible working hours.
• Fun and inspiring working environment with excellent career development opportunities.
• Craft Works – Free craft-focused career development training programme.
• Paid training tailored to your needs.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
• Online employee benefits scheme offering savings on everyday items.
• Your Birthday off every year after 1 year's service.