Canteen Chef

Find Apprenticeships; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a major hospitality group as a Canteen Chef, where your culinary skills will fuel the team’s wellbeing. You will create varied, nutritious meals for staff, ensuring high standards of safety and quality in a dynamic kitchen environment. Enjoy a range of unique perks, including competitive pay and exceptional training opportunities, as part of a leading hospitality brand.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including service charge

Free stays in the UK or Ireland (4 nights/year)

Employee Benefit Card for discounted rates

Complimentary meals while on duty

Luxurious experience at their hotel

Exceptional training and development opportunities

Global growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year of Chef de Partie experience in a similar environment.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook daily staff meals for approximately 150 team members.
• Develop rotating weekly menus catering to dietary requirements.
• Oversee cleanliness, organization, and hygiene standards of the canteen kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Excellence

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Communication

Job description

The Canteen Chef is a key member of the hotels culinary team responsible for delivering highquality nutritious meals to the hotels staff on a daily basis. This role plays a vital part in supporting employee wellbeing morale and performance by providing a consistently excellent dining experience behind the scenes.

You will design and execute rotating menus that accommodate diverse dietary needs and reflect both creativity and nutritional balance. You will also be expected to manage food preparation and production for up to 150 staff meals per day maintain food safety and hygiene standards control costs and ensure operational efficiency within the staff dining kitchen.

Working closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen management the Canteen Chef ensures the backofhouse dining service aligns with the hotels standards of excellence while running independently from guest services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan prepare and cook daily staff meals for approximately 150 team members ensuring variety nutritional balance and high standards of taste and presentation.
• Develop rotating weekly menus that cater to dietary requirements (vegetarian vegan glutenfree etc.) and provide healthy energizing options.
• Monitor food cost portion control and minimize waste to align with budgetary targets.
• Oversee the cleanliness organization and hygiene standards of the canteen kitchen ensuring compliance with HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Manage ordering and stock control of ingredients through approved suppliers ensuring availability of fresh quality produce.
• Supervise any kitchen porters or support staff assigned to the canteen area ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Ensure meals are served on time especially during peak service periods (e.g. lunch breaks shift changes).
• Liaise with the Executive Chef and HR regarding special events staff feedback and meal satisfaction surveys to improve offerings.
• Maintain accurate records related to health inspections temperature checks and cleaning schedules.
• Support sustainability goals by promoting environmentally friendly kitchen practices including proper waste segregation and responsible sourcing.

Qualifications :

• 1 years of Chef de Partie experience in a similar environment
• Passion for culinary excellence and attention to detail
• Strong leadership interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of integrity discipline and vision
• Ability to take initiative and drive results in a handson manner

Additional Information :

Discover a world of unparalleled perks tailored just for you:

• Competitive compensation package including service charge andannual bonus of 1.30000 per year.
• Free Stays in the UK or Ireland (4 nights/year) Create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.
• Employee Benefit Card Discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide.
• Sofitel Experience Enjoy a luxurious night at our hotel complete with a delightful breakfast.
• Complimentary Meals While on Duty.
• Special Rates in F&B Rooms & Spa Treat yourself to luxury at unbeatable prices.
• Be Part of the Largest Hospitality Group in Europe.
• Exceptional Training and Development Opportunities through Apprenticeship Program.
• Global Growth Opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 GP Access Your wellbeing is our priority.
• Social Events and Activities.

Bring passion and dedication to excellence and we will recogniseyour contribution with a variety of benefits rewards and developmentopportunities. We also offer a range of wellbeing initiatives including appswith content to help you feel at your best. Join us and you can thrive as anindividual as well as being part of a supportive and inclusive team.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime

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