Chef

Dalkia UK; Kingsnorth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days' annual leave

Pension contributions

Flexible benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking an experienced Chef for a Monday to Friday daytime role at Dungeness Power Station. You will join a catering team, support the Chef Manager, lead a small kitchen team and ensure great food and customer service.

You'll be responsible for preparing meals, supporting menu planning, maintaining hygiene standards and managing stock to control costs. A positive, safety-focused environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Chef in a high-volume catering environment.
• Strong culinary skills and passion for quality food.
• Experience in supervising a kitchen team and mentoring juniors.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present meals to consistently high standard.
• Assist menu planning, considering nutrition, dietary needs and budgets.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and food safety standards.
• Support Chef Manager with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Order stock and manage supplies to minimise waste and costs.
• Ensure standards and regulatory requirements are followed.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and customer service.

Skills

Chef experience

High-volume catering

Culinary skills

Kitchen supervision

Communication

Organisation

Food safety & hygiene

Job description

Location: Dungeness Power Station

Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Between 07:00 and 14:30

About The Role

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Chef to join our catering team at Dungeness Power Station. This is an excellent opportunity for a Chef who takes pride in delivering great food, maintaining high standards and creating a positive experience for customers. You'll play an important role in supporting the Chef Manager with the day-to-day running of the kitchen, while helping to lead and develop a small team. With Monday-to-Friday daytime hours, this role offers a great opportunity to combine your culinary skills and leadership experience with a structured working pattern.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing, cooking and presenting meals to an consistently high standard
• Supporting menu planning and development, taking account of nutritional, dietary and budgetary requirements
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and food safety
• Supporting the Chef Manager with the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen
• Supervising, supporting and mentoring junior members of the kitchen team
• Ordering stock and managing kitchen supplies effectively to minimise waste and control costs
• Ensuring all company, regulatory, food safety and site-specific standards are consistently followed
• Contributing to a positive team environment and delivering excellent customer service

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a confident, reliable and organised Chef who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in delivering quality food and service.

• Proven experience working as a Chef, preferably within a high-volume catering environment
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for producing quality food
• Experience of supporting or supervising a kitchen team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and compliance requirements
• The ability to work effectively in a structured and safety-focused environment

What We Offer

At Dalkia UK, we recognise the contribution our people make and offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous pension contributions
• A range of flexible benefits, including:
  • Retail and leisure discounts
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to acceptance)
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Employee recognition awards
• Employee referral bonuses

Why Join Dalkia UK?

At Dalkia UK, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone is supported to develop, succeed and reach their potential.

If you're an experienced Chef looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday role, daytime hours and the opportunity to work in a professional, safety-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we're happy to support you.

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