Chef

Medirest Signature; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Leighton Buzzard is seeking an ambitious Chef to join their team on a part-time basis, contracted for 28 hours per week. The role involves preparing high-quality food, overseeing menu changes, and supporting customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess culinary skills, relevant qualifications, and a passion for food. This position offers opportunities for professional development in a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression

Celebration of individuality

Recognition of employee excellence

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role required.
• Ability to implement menu changes and support new food concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Monitor inventories for kitchen supplies.
• Maintain hygiene standards and comply with food safety regulations.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food and customer service

Supervisory experience

Culinary skills

Flexibility in working hours

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Eurest on a part-time basis contracted to 28 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. We offer opportunities for progression, investing in our people, celebrating individuality, and rewarding employees who excel.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri:
• Sat:
• Sun:

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 delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to improve our offerings
• 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 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

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavorful, and planet-positive catering.

At Eurest, we operate in over 700 workspaces daily, fueling employees to perform at their best. Our food experiences are driven by our commitment to sustainability and working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We're people-powered at Eurest.

We are passionate about our work and committed to attracting the best talent. Could that be you? Discover what makes joining Eurest so exciting.

Job Reference: com/3007/41183001/52737565/R/BU #Eurest

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