Chef

OCS Group Limited; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking an experienced Chef in Andover, UK. The ideal candidate will handle food preparation, manage cooking processes, and ensure safety and hygiene standards are met. Qualifications include a Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality, along with relevant experience in Contract Catering. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef is desired.
• Ability to work well in a team is crucial.
• Understand legal policies regarding food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day food preparation and duties assigned.
• Manage cooking process, ensuring timely delivery.
• Notify Senior Chefs of inventory when running low.

Skills

Experience in Contract Catering

Multitasking under pressure

Excellent listening and communication skills

Good time-management

Excellent customer service

Education

Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent

City & Guilds certification, BTEC, or NVQ at a basic level

Food hygiene course at Level 2

Job description

• Handle day-to-day food preparation and duties assigned by senior chefs to meet the sites standards and quality
• Manage the cooking process at their specific station of several dishes, ensuring that the food is delivered in a timely manner
• Follow and adhere to all safety, hygiene, and correct use of department utensils and equipment on site always
• Notify Senior Chefs of inventory when running low by ensuring that the kitchen remains adequately stocked with fresh ingredients and catering necessities
• Work with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service is maintained throughout the shift
• Proven experience as a Chef is desired. Candidates should have experience working in a similar role within Contract Catering
• Possess a Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent
• Understand and be able to demonstrate various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes is essential. Candidates should also be able to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
• The ability to work well in a team is crucial. Candidates should have excellent listening and communication skills
• Understand the standard legal policies and procedures regarding receiving, preparation, storage and sanitation of food and the menu items fully, including the recipes, production and presentation methods
• The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK
• City & Guilds certification, BTEC, or NVQ at a basic level is require
• Additionally, completing a food hygiene course at Level 2 would be desirable
• Excellent customer service skills are essential
• Good time-management and organisational abilities

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.