Chef (Ref 249)

Accent Catering Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company in Richmond is seeking an exceptional Chef to deliver high-quality meals for a school of around 1000 children. This role offers a competitive salary of £17.62 per hour for 30 hours per week, focusing on food safety and allergen management. Ideal candidates should have strong culinary skills and a passion for food quality, with opportunities for career development and various employee benefits such as free meals and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Free meals on duty

Career development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Team events and awards

Pension scheme and life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Company sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of continually improving standards.
• Ability to understand and complete daily food and health compliance books.
• Flexibility to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Create outstanding food offers for approximately 1000 children.
• Train the team to required standards.
• Ensure food quality and safety compliance.

Skills

Excellent craft skills

Bakery skills/experience

Ability to manage allergens

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage a kitchen

Experience in Independent Schools or high-end B&I

Job description

Job Advert

Are you looking for an exciting role where you can build your career while also maintaining a healthy work/life balance? Then you
could be the exceptional Chef that we are looking for!

Chef - Richmond, Surrey

£17.62 per hour term-time only

30 hours per week, 8.00am to 2.00pm, Monday to Friday

We want you...

People are the most important ingredient in our business recipe, and we are looking for an experienced Chef with fantastic craft
skills and a thorough understanding and knowledge of managing allergens to help us create an outstanding food offer at our school
site in Richmond, Surrey with approximately 1000 children on site. You will be reporting into the Chef Manager at the main school
site.

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. 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.

Benefits of working with Accent as a Chef …

* Competitive salaries
* 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
* Pension scheme and life insurance
* Work life balance
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support
* Company sick pay scheme




If you are looking for an employer who will invest in your career and development then look no further, apply right now and join
our award winning team!

As our ideal Chef you will:-

* Have excellent craft skills and some bakery skills/experience
* Have experience of and be competent in managing allergens
* An absolute foodie with a chef background, this is a very-hands on role and you will be required to cook
* Have a proven track record of continually improving standards
* Have good communication skills at all levels
* Exceptional standards in all aspects of food service; attention to detail is vital
* Have comprehensive understanding of managing allergens
* Have the ability to manage the kitchen and train the team to standards required
* Experience in Independent Schools or high end B&I.
* Have the ability to understand and complete daily all relevant food and health and safety compliance books
* Proven track record of continually improving standards and achieving targets is essential




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.

We are passionate about our people and invest in the training and development of our teams, actively encouraging career
progression and giving our teams the tools they need to thrive in their job roles.




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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