Chef - Weekends

Savills Catering Ltd; Galleywood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A catering company in Galleywood is seeking a Chef to work weekends from 9 am to 2 pm. This position offers a great work-life balance without late nights. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a professional attitude. Key responsibilities include managing a busy kitchen and ensuring food safety standards. Benefits include competitive pay and 28 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive pay

28 days annual leave

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in quality kitchens.
• Friendly, outgoing, ambitious, and energetic.
• Legally eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food while maintaining cleanliness.
• Inspect dishes for quality before serving.
• Instruct staff on food prep and hygiene.

Skills

Organised leadership in a busy kitchen

Excellent customer service

Basic kitchen management

Job description

We are seeking a Chef to work Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm in a residential home in Chelmsford. This creates an excellent work life balance, with no evenings or late nights.

Responsibilities

• Organised and a helpful leader in a busy kitchen environment.
• Work from newly created menus to organise, prepare and serve appetising food, whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and health and safety.
• Inspects dishes for quality and attractiveness before serving.
• Carry out weekly stock take and food rotation.
• Achieve and maintain the budgeted food cost.
• Instruct other staff in food prep and kitchen hygiene.
• Instruct staff on required cleaning duties to maintain excellent cleanliness and hygiene within the unit.
• Demonstrate excellent standards of customer service.
• Maintain records relating to food production activities and supplier information.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing, ambitious & energetic.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in quality kitchens.
• Professional attitude to your job and career.
• Previous chef experience with references.
• Experience in basic kitchen management.
• Legally eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time).
• Uniform provided.
• The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check provided by the company.
• We will also provide Allergens, Fire Safety and Food Hygiene training, which must be completed before commencement of employment.