Catering Chef

Stafffinders; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Catering Chef to join a dynamic kitchen team in the Scottish Borders. This role offers an immediate start on a 12-week contract with an hourly rate of £16. Responsibilities include preparing breakfasts and lunches, managing kitchen hygiene, and organizing food orders. Ideal candidates should have prior culinary experience and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to showcase culinary talents

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar culinary role.
• Ability to create meals in a collaborative environment.
• Good knowledge of kitchen hygiene and operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfasts and lunches for hospitality requests.
• Take charge of temperature checks, cleaning rota, menu compilation, and food ordering.
• Maintain a clean and organized working space.

Skills

Experience in a culinary role

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate and creative chef looking for your next challenge? Our client in the picturesque Scottish Borders is on the lookout for a talented Catering Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity with an immediate start for a 12 week contract.

What you will get in your new role

• Hourly rate of 16 per hour
• Monday- Friday working week
• On-site role with a supportive team
• Opportunity to showcase your culinary talents
• Gain experience in a diverse kitchen environment
• Join a company that values teamwork and creativity

Responsibilities in your new role as Catering Chef

As the Catering Chef, your primary responsibility will be to prepare breakfasts, predominantly featuring hot morning rolls, as well as delicious lunches which may include soups, a variety of main courses, pies, pastries, chips, and baked potatoes. Due to management hosting board meetings and the sales department inviting customers to the plant, you will also cater to hospitality requests for meeting rooms with sandwich lunches and finger buffets delivered at noon. The kitchen is open plan, so being friendly and presentable in front of house is essential, along with maintaining a clean and organized working space.

As you settle in, you will take charge of your own temperature checks, cleaning rota, menu compilation, and food ordering. A relief chef with a good knowledge of the site will be on hand to support your induction and help you get to grips with the operations!

Your personality, experience and qualifications

We are in search of someone who has experience in a similar culinary role and enjoys creating delicious meals in a lively, collaborative environment. If you share our enthusiasm for food and hospitality and are ready to bring your energy to the kitchen, we want to hear from you! Whether you are an aspiring chef looking for growth or an experienced culinary professional, your unique background will be valued in this role.

Apply now!

Please send us an up-to-date copy of your CV, by clicking the Apply button. This position is only available to applicants who have immediate Right to Work in the UK and you will be required to provide evidence of such upon request. Also required are up-to-date contact details for at least 2 references.

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