Chef

Haven Holidays; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-friendly holiday company in Essex seeks a passionate Chef to deliver memorable dining experiences for guests. In this full-time role, you will prepare high-quality meals, ensure kitchen safety, and work with a supportive kitchen team. Ideal candidates must have experience in a chef role, an understanding of cooking methods, and the ability to thrive in a busy environment. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required. This position offers a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Chef role.
• Understanding of cooking methods and kitchen equipment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals to specification.
• Collaborate with a supportive kitchen team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
• Monitor food stock and place orders as needed.

Skills

Experience in a Chef role (Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef)

Understanding of cooking methods and ingredients

Enthusiastic team player

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a busy kitchen

Job description

Chef - Essex*

Position : Chef

Type : Full-Time / Permanent

Pay Rates : 13.21 per hour

At Haven, we love cooking - and we know you do too.

If you're passionate about preparing quality food that people remember, in a vibrant and supportive kitchen, we'd love to have you on board.

As a Chef at Haven, you'll play a key role in delivering memorable dining experiences for our guests.

Working from our flexible all-day menu, you'll serve high-quality dishes that are full of flavour, prepared with care, and presented to a high standard.

Your food will help make every guest's stay that bit more special.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals to specification
• Collaborate with a supportive kitchen team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment
• Monitor food stock and place orders as needed.
• Adhere to food safety and health & safety standards
• Support smooth kitchen operations to ensure consistent service

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Chef role (e.g. Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, or Sous Chef)
• Understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, and kitchen equipmentEnthusiastic team player with a love for food and attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in a busy kitchen environment
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays