Chef

Schools’ Choice; Tetford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is looking for a Chef to join its team at a busy café. The role involves managing catering operations, preparing high-quality food, and maintaining excellent customer service. Ongoing training and development opportunities are provided within a fast-growing, ethical business.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a busy kitchen environment required.
• Enthusiastic and friendly individual who enjoys working as part of a team.
• Excellent people skills with the team and customers.

Responsibilities

• Organise and control the busy catering operation ensuring a successful and efficient service.
• Prepare and present food to the highest quality.
• Order stock in collaboration with the manager.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Catering Skills

Job description

Chef - Vertas

37.5 hours per week to include weekends and bank holidays

Churchill Catering, High Lodge IP27 0AF

Up to 31k

About us:

Churchill Catering is part of the larger Vertas Group. The Vertas Group is a fast-growing facilities management company based in the UK. Our passion is putting our staff and customers at the heart of everything we do.

The Role:

We have an amazing opportunity for a Chef to join us at the busy Bedgebury Pinetum & National Forest Cafe. Working as part of an enthusiastic team who run the café, alongside the Chef. The main duties to include:

• Daily you will organise and control the busy catering operation ensuring a successful and efficient service is provided.
• You will prepare, and present food to the highest quality.
• You will work with the manager on ordering of stock.
• Serve hot and cold food to the visiting customers
• Identifying customer requirements with allergies
• Ensure all legislation and procedures are adhered to.
• Light kitchen duties, washing dishes and cleaning

What exactly are we looking for?

• 3 + years experience in a busy kitchen environment required.
• An enthusiastic and friendly individual who enjoys working as part of a team.
• Excellent people skills with the team and customers
• A willingness to learn new skills.
• A passion for catering in a busy environment.
• 5 out of 7 days to include weekends and bank holidays.

You can expect ongoing training & development whilst working for an ethical business that is service driven and forward thinking. If you are seeking an opportunity to further develop your career, working for a highly professional, fast-growing company and feel you have the right skills and knowledge, then please apply.