Chef

Elior; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading catering service in the UK as a Relief Chef, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting a catering team, focusing on cost control and culinary excellence. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment and generous benefits including career progression opportunities and flexible working arrangements. We seek individuals with proven leadership skills and a passion for outstanding customer service to make a positive impact on the community.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days

Family Leave options

Paid Charity Leave

Career progression opportunities

Mental health support

Financial benefits

Qualifications

• Proven leadership ability and genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Catering experience with chef skills; senior chef management experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, support, and develop staff to deliver high-quality service.
• Maintain, order, and control food stocks within budget.
• Ensure compliance with COSHH, Food Safety, H&S regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service Excellence

Team Player

Catering Experience

Job description

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General information

Chef Ref: 2024-65800

Job Information

• Division: Caterplus
• Advert Closing Date: 29/09/2024
• Contractual Hours: Full-time
• Salary: £32,500
• Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7

Location: Maidstone, ME14 4HN

Join our team!

Are you a passionate Relief Chef? If so, we’d love you to join our team working with Canford Healthcare!

This role is part of our award-winning brand, Caterplus, one of the UK's leading catering services specializing in the care sector. We aim to make a difference for the over 55 community by providing quality, locally sourced food and fostering friendships through excellent customer service.

What you'll be doing...

As a Relief Chef, you will support a catering team and focus on financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train, support, and develop staff to deliver high-quality service
• Maintain, order, and control food stocks within budget
• Ensure effective communication, build relationships, and liaise with clients
• Ensure compliance with COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, and environmental policies

This role covers Bexleyheath, Gravesend, Bexhill-on-Sea, Maidstone, Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells, and Hampton.

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Proven leadership ability
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Strong team player, confident and positive
• Catering experience with chef skills (contract catering desirable)
• Senior chef management experience essential

Our way of saying thank you...

We offer generous rewards and benefits, including:

• FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches
• Flexible Working: Full-time & part-time roles with flexible shifts
• 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years
• Family Leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Two additional paid days for charity work

Opportunities for growth and support

• Career progression opportunities
• Mental health support and wellbeing benefits
• Financial benefits: life assurance, pensions, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure, cycle-to-work scheme

Why work for us?

We are a multi-award-winning company with over 10,000 colleagues across various sectors, committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

85% of colleagues are proud to work here!

Our commitment to equality

We promote diversity and inclusion, providing an environment where everyone can succeed.

Interested?

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