Chef

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a passionate Chef to join their team on a part-time basis in Basingstoke and Deane. The Chef will be responsible for creating exceptional food experiences and overseeing menu changes while adhering to hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will possess culinary skills, customer service experience, and relevant qualifications. If you have a passion for food and want to grow your career, this is an exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role is essential.
• Flexibility in working hours is expected.
• Must have experience supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, delicious food that delights clients.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Maintain hygiene standards and comply with regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Team supervision

Hygiene standards

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We are currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Eurest on a part-time basis contracted to 32.5 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You will have the opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Eurest? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening to and acting on customer feedback to improve our services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Eurest and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Maintaining hygiene standards through kitchen cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and excellent customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Be flexible in working hours

At Eurest, we connect workplaces to mindful, flavorful, and planet-positive catering. Operating in over 700 workspaces daily, we know that nourishing employees helps sharpen their thinking, boost their well-being, and motivate peak performance. Our food experiences are driven by our commitment to sustainability and our goal of achieving net zero by 2030.

We are people-powered at Eurest. We are passionate about what we do and committed to attracting the best talent. Could you be the one? Discover what makes joining Eurest so exciting.

Job Reference: com/3007/74936001/52740949/BU #Eurest

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