Chef

Reed; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company seeks an experienced Chef to join their team in Blackheath until December 2025. The role involves food preparation, maintaining health and safety standards, and creative menu contributions. Applicants should have proven Chef experience and relevant certificates. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef or in a similar role within food production operations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas.
• Cook healthy and nutritious dishes according to established menus.
• Minimize wastage and ensure that wastage recording procedures are followed.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Ability to motivate kitchen staff

Menu planning

Education

Level 3 Food Safety certificate

First Aid certificate

Job description

Reed Hospitality is delighted to be working with a longstanding client, looking for an experienced chef until the end of December 2025

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Blackheath
• Salary: £#removed# Full time equivalent

Join our dynamic catering team at the College, where we are committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and innovative food services. We are looking for a skilled Chef who is passionate about food preparation and presentation, adhering to health and safety standards, and contributing creatively to our menu offerings.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is clean and safe to use.
• Regularly check inventory levels and the quality and freshness of ingredients.
• Cook healthy and nutritious dishes in accordance with our established menus.
• Adapt recipes to cater for special dietary requirements as needed.
• Complete all necessary documentation, due diligence records, and key tasks during your shift.
• Comply with all statutory and organisational requirements including Health and Safety, Food Safety, and Fire Safety.
• Minimise wastage and ensure that wastage recording procedures are followed.
• Handle deliveries and report any issues to the Manager or Supervisor on duty.
• Maintain and report any kitchen equipment maintenance issues.
• Keep up-to-date with mandatory and CPD training.
• Adhere to the College's standards, policies, and procedures.
• Execute management team requests and instructions efficiently.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Chef or in a similar role within food production operations.
• Level 3 Food Safety certificate (desirable).
• First Aid certificate (desirable).
• Awareness of environmental impacts related to the catering industry (desirable).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire kitchen staff.
• Capable of working under pressure and maintaining composure during busy periods.
• Experience in menu planning and food service development (desirable).

PLEASE NOTE : this role is only for a Fixed term until end of December 2025