Chef Ref (129)

Accent Catering Services Ltd; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK catering company in London is seeking a Chef to oversee culinary operations in a school. Responsibilities include menu planning, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring high-quality food service. Ideal candidates will have excellent craft skills, experience in team management, and a passion for food quality. Join our award-winning team for a fulfilling career in the food industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly reviews

Free meals on duty

Career development opportunities

Discounts on shops and leisure

Pension scheme and life insurance

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing, training, and leading a team.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations independently.
• Proven track record of improving kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations within the school.
• Plan menus and manage inventory.
• Ensure high-quality food preparation and sanitation.

Skills

Excellent craft skills

Team management and leadership

Culinary passion

Financial and budget awareness

Job description

Overview

Chef - Crompton Street, London W2

£25,000K per annum

37.5 hours per week - 7:30am to 3:30pm - 30 minute unpaid break, Monday to Friday - no late nights and weekends off!

Working term time only!

What you will do

The Chef is responsible for overseeing the culinary operations within the school, ensuring high-quality food preparation, maintaining sanitation standards, and managing kitchen staff. This role involves menu planning, inventory management, cost control, and ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional food service.

Who we are looking for

We want you — a Chef with fantastic craft skills and a background of developing and leading a team to help us create an outstanding food offer at our school site in London W2. We play an important part in students’ learning and development, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion about ensuring that our future generations are provided with nutritious and delicious food, while also inspiring them to lead a healthier lifestyle.

Benefits of working with Accent as a Chef Manager

• Competitive salaries with yearly reviews
• Free meals on duty
• Career development opportunities
• Multiple Discounts on our Accent Engage platform - shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more!
• HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year - we like to reward our staff for a job well done!
• Shining stars awards
• Pension scheme, life insurance and company sick pay
• Work life balance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support

What you will bring

• Have excellent craft skills and the ability to manage your own kitchen
• Have proven experience of managing, training and leading a team
• Have a proven track record of continually improving standards
• Be passionate about food with excellent culinary skills and a great eye for detail
• Have financial and budget awareness
• Have the ability to understand and complete daily all relevant food and health and safety compliance books

The ideal candidate will also have the flexibility to work overtime as required.

Who are Accent Catering?

Accent Catering Services Ltd are one of the UK’s leading contract caterers providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of Schools and Businesses.

We are a talented bunch of professionals who create bespoke catering provisions to suit each contract- no two are the same.

Our company has a passion for food quality and people development, so this is a great place for you to progress a career in the food industry.

Accent Catering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Please note that a DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Accent Catering have been named in The Caterer’s prestigious awards as one of the best places to work in hospitality in 2020. Don’t miss your chance to become part of our award-winning team!

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