Casual Chef

TN United Kingdom; Wigan; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking catering service as a Chef, where your culinary creativity will shine! In this casual role, you'll be responsible for creating delicious and visually appealing dishes while ensuring a smooth kitchen operation. Your proactive attitude and ability to handle pressure will contribute to memorable dining experiences. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team environment, this is the perfect chance to enhance your culinary skills. Enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a chance to make a real impact on the menu and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Paid DBS check

Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays

Paid induction and on-site training

Access to on-site gym

Subsidised meals in the Bistro

Employee Assistance Programme

Auto Enrolment pension scheme

Free Wi-Fi

Death in Service benefit

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in catering for large groups (50+).
• Knowledge of H&S Regulations, COSHH, and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Produce delicious and nutritious food for customers.
• Ensure smooth daily operation of the kitchen.
• Maintain a positive atmosphere in the kitchen.

Skills

Good communication skills

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Ability to prioritize work

Calm under pressure

Good customer care skills

Basic IT skills

Experience catering for large numbers

Understanding dietary needs

Knowledge of H&S Regulations, COSHH, HACCP

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Professional Cooking

Tools

Commercial catering equipment

Job description

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Join Belong Catering Services as a Chef

Belong catering services are an integral part of our villages, and we are looking for the very best Chefs to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat visits. As a Chef, you will work with the catering team to provide memorable experiences that leave a positive impression.

Our Chefs are responsible for the smooth daily operation of the kitchen and catering services within the village. Your role includes producing delicious, nutritious, and attractively presented food. We believe good food and hospitality are essential to the success of any event or special occasion.

You should have a proactive personality, aiming for excellence at all times, with skills to ensure food is presented fresh, appetising, and tasty every time.

There are opportunities to develop the bistro from day one. Your ideas to improve our menu and help increase business will be valued, allowing you to grow in your role. Belong offers excellent learning and development opportunities, along with a range of attractive benefits.

The pay for this role is £13.10 per hour.

This is a casual role.

Additional information: DBS Code of Practice

Requirements

• Demonstrates qualities aligned with Belong's vision and values.
• Good communication skills to interact with diverse groups.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills to manage stocks and follow procedures.
• Ability to prioritize work, ensuring tasks are completed to standard and on time.
• Remains calm under pressure, maintaining a relaxed atmosphere in the kitchen and bistro.
• Good customer care skills.
• Basic IT skills for processing orders.
• Ability to handle loads and operate commercial catering equipment.
• Experience catering for large numbers (e.g., 50+).
• Understanding of dietary needs of older adults or those with impairments.
• Knowledge of H&S Regulations, COSHH, and HACCP.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Professional Cooking.
• Reliable with the ability to work contracted hours, including weekends.
• Paid DBS check.
• Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays.
• Every other weekend off.
• Paid at the Real Living Wage regardless of age.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Death in Service benefit for a beneficiary of your choice.
• Paid induction (3 days) and on-site training.
• Access to on-site gym.
• Subsidised meals in the Bistro.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling, mental health, finance support).
• Full PPE and LFT & PCR tests provided on-site.
• Opportunity to gain an NVQ.
• Auto Enrolment pension scheme.
• Free Wi-Fi.
• Full support, shadow shifts, and training provided.