Chef

Talent Dice Ltd; Arnold; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider in Arnold is seeking a dedicated individual to deliver high-quality catering services. The ideal candidate will ensure food is attractively presented and complies with health and safety standards. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, managing stock, and ensuring food safety compliance. The position demands attention to detail and a commitment to healthy eating practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering services and food safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail in food presentation.
• Ability to manage stock control and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide catering services focusing on healthy eating.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Job description

Job Purpose

To provide all catering services within day service, with particular emphasis on healthy eating and dietary requirements of people with specific health or cultural needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. To ensure that food is presented attractively & that it is portioned correctly.
2. To be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen and ensure good hygiene practices are observed throughout.
3. To be responsible for the security of the kitchen, dining and food storage areas including maintenance of adequate stock control records.
4. To establish satisfactory cleaning records, ensure that these are carried out at the frequency required and undertake all Assured Safe Catering procedures and documentation, i.e. Safer Foods Better Business.
5. To ensure any deliveries are checked for quality and quantity and take appropriate action in the event of problems arising.
6. To alert the day service management team of any defects in equipment and take appropriate action to effect repairs or replacement.
7. To ensure that the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, Food Safety Standards are complied with and that all those using the catering facilities are given adequate instruction.