Chef

Manchester Arndale; Widnes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Chef to join their team in Widnes. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high food quality standards, managing inventory, and ensuring health and hygiene in the kitchen. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, be passionate about food, and possess strong customer service skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to achieve the highest standards possible.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Food handling certificate preferred but can be provided.
• Background in contract catering is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality and taste are of the highest standard.
• Manage inventory of stock and order raw materials.
• Control budgets and minimize wastage.
• Maintain health and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook for clients and customers.
• Support the site in the absence of the Senior Chef.

Skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Knowledge of health and safety and food safety

Ability to prepare and cook good quality seasonal food

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:

07.30‑15.00, 4 days on then 4 days off.

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.