Chef

JR United Kingdom; Hindhead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading activity centre is seeking an experienced Chef to manage a busy kitchen. This rewarding role involves preparing and serving meals for young children and adults, maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in high-volume food service settings and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experienced chef from a high-volume background.
• Proven experience in managing or supervising within a busy environment.
• Candidates should hold qualifications in food safety and management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations during busy meal times.
• Prepare, cook, and serve food while ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Maintain high standards and conduct temperature checks.

Skills

Time Management

Food Safety Knowledge

Team Leadership

Education

Level 3 Food Safety and Allergen Management

City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent

Management qualifications

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Chef Education Activity Centre Hindhead, Surrey

The Opportunity

A rewarding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chef to oversee a busy kitchen at an activity centre for young children and adults.

The Role

You will be a key member of the catering team, ensuring that catering operations run smoothly and efficiently during breakfast, lunch, and dinner times. Your responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and serving food while adhering to procedures. Maintain high standards of cleanliness, temperature checks, and allergy management.

The role involves working 5 days out of 7, totaling 42 hours per week, with overtime available. Shift patterns will be either 5.30am - 1.30pm or 1.30pm - 8.30pm.

The Ideal Applicant

We seek an experienced chef from a high-volume background, with some experience in managing or supervising within a busy environment. An enhanced DBS check is required.

We welcome candidates from MOD, contract catering, large event and wedding venues, large pub chains, and similar environments. The candidate should hold the following qualifications:

• Level 3 Food Safety and Allergen Management
• City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Management qualifications and proven experience in coaching and mentoring your team