Chef

Manchester Arndale; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Lewes is seeking a dedicated Chef to join their team. The role focuses on delivering outstanding food quality while managing inventory, budgets, and hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in food preparation, excellent communication skills, and a passion for hospitality. Training support for food handling certification is available.

Qualifications

• Autonomous and team-oriented approach to work.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Passion for food and service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality and taste are of the highest standard.
• Manage inventory and ordering raw materials.
• Control budgets and minimize wastage.
• Maintain health and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook for clients.

Skills

Food quality and taste

Health and hygiene standards

Inventory management

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or level 2 diploma in Professional Cookery

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Days of Working:Variable across the week, dependent upon business requirements.

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and driven Chef to join our Catering team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering our outstanding food and drink offering to our clients and site visitors.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring food quality and taste are of the highest standard.
• Managing inventory of stock and ordering raw materials.
• Controlling budgets and minimising wastage.
• Maintaining health and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook for clients and customers.
• Supporting the site in the absence of the Senior Chef

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• Someone who is willing to attain the highest standards possible.
• We are looking for an employee that is autonomous in their approach but also happy to work well in a team.
• Ideally, you will have your food handling certificate – but don’t worry if you don’t, we can help you achieve this!
• A background in contract catering would be ideal but not essential.
• Ideally City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or level 2 diploma in Professional Cookery (or equivalent), but we are happy to talk to those also qualifying for their professional qualifications.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety and food safety.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills as you will be interacting with the customer base and onsite clients.
• A real passion for food and service, with the ability to prepare and cook good quality seasonal food.

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.