Chef - Oxfordshire

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking a Chef in Abingdon. This part-time role involves preparing high-quality food, overseeing menu changes, and maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate has experience in a similar position and holds relevant culinary qualifications. Benefits include operational training, personal development, and access to a wellbeing programme.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Wellbeing strategy

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team in a kitchen setting.
• Prior experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve exceptional food that delights clients.
• Oversee menu changes and implement new food concepts.
• Monitor inventories and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Team supervision

High-quality food preparation

Customer service

Menu planning

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a part time basis contracted to 14 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Responsibilities

• 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 consistently improve our food services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations
• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Shift Pattern

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

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