Chef – Weekends, no evenings £14ph

Wishmid; London; On-site; GBP 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Enhanced DBS check provided

Food Hygiene training provided

Job summary

A residential home in Beckton, London is seeking a Chef to work on weekends from 9 am to 2 pm. The ideal candidate will be organized, have at least 2 years of experience in quality kitchens, and maintain high standards of food hygiene and customer service. Responsibilities include overseeing food preparation, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring cleanliness. Competitive pay starts at £14.00 per hour, and the position offers a full-time permanent contract with benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in quality kitchens.
• Professional attitude towards job and career.
• Previous chef experience with references.
• Experience in kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Inspect 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.
• Demonstrate excellent standards of customer service.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership in a kitchen

Customer service

Food hygiene standards

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Chef to work Saturday & Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm in a residential home in Beckton, London. The successful candidate will be organized and a helpful leader in a busy kitchen environment. Working from newly created menus you will be responsible for organizing, preparing and serving appetising food, whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspect 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

• Be friendly, outgoing, ambitious & energetic.
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in quality kitchens.
• Have a professional attitude to your job and career.
• Have previous chef experience with references.
• Have experience in kitchen management.
• Be legally eligible to work in the UK.

Details

• Pay: From £14.00 per hour
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Location: Beckton, London

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time).
• Enhanced DBS check provided by the company. Allergens, Fire Safety and Food Hygiene training will be provided and must be completed before commencement of employment.