Chef

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking an ambitious Chef on a part-time basis to prepare high-quality food. Responsibilities include overseeing menu changes and maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have prior experience and relevant qualifications in food preparation and hygiene. Join us in delivering exceptional food experiences while being part of a company that values its employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Ability to oversee menu changes.
• Understanding of Food Handling and Hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Implement menu changes and monitor inventory.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Passion for food

Exceptional customer service

Supervising a team

Flexibility in working hours

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We are currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Eurest on a part-time basis, contracted to 12 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. You will have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

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

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• Sat: Mornings
• Sun: Mornings

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 food services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Eurest and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Ensuring kitchen hygiene standards are maintained
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional 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, flavourful, and planet-positive catering.

At Eurest, we are experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces daily. We believe that fueling employees throughout the day helps sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds, and motivate performance. Our food experiences are driven by our commitment to sustainability and working towards net zero by 2030.

We are people-powered at Eurest.

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

Job Reference: com/0707/43232001/52740813/R/BU #Eurest

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