Chef

Restaurant Associates; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a passionate Chef to create exceptional food experiences on a part-time basis. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have culinary skills, supervisory experience, and a Food Hygiene certificate.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Maintaining hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer service

Culinary skills

Team supervision

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 Restaurant Associates on a part-time basis contracted to 32.5 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'll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift Pattern:

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

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Restaurant Associates? 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 to and acting on customer feedback to improve our offerings
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Restaurant Associates 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 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
• Have a flexible approach to working

Restaurant Associates provides excellent hospitality through our food, drink, and services. We collaborate with our partners and clients to achieve great results. Our passionate teams strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplaces, as well as creating exceptional experiences in cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/1905/96456001/52739638/BU #RA Group

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