Culinary Lead: Cold & Hot Kitchen | Overtime + Benefits

Gate Gourmet; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Free meals & beverages

Free uniform

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Paid Holiday

Counselling services

Refer a friend bonus

Employee discount platform

Cycle to work

Training and development

Job summary

Gate Gourmet in Wembley is seeking a Chef to oversee the cold prep and hot kitchen operations. You will manage food production, quality control, and adherence to Gate standards. Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining par levels, and ensuring sanitation and safety across the kitchen.

The role requires GCSEEnglish and Maths plus professional culinary qualifications. In-house training, meals, uniform, and pension are provided, with shifts following a 4 on 2 off pattern.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) and professional culinary qualification.
• Experience in catering or hospitality, fast-paced environment preferred.
• Right to work in the UK; CRC required with 5 years referencing history.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cold and hot kitchen dishes following recipes and standards.
• Maintains par stocks and ensures proper storage and sanitation.
• Monitors food safety, waste, and portion control.
• Collaborates with chefs and service staff to meet customer needs.
• Trains new starters and supports shift teams as needed.

Skills

Food safety

Basic culinary/kitchen skills

Cold environment

English language

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Culinary qualification

Tools

Cryovac

Slicing machine

Juicer

Small wares

Job description

Gate Gourmet in Wembley is seeking a Chef to oversee the cold prep and hot kitchen operations. You will manage food production, quality control, and adherence to Gate standards. Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining par levels, and ensuring sanitation and safety across the kitchen.

The role requires GCSEEnglish and Maths plus professional culinary qualifications. In-house training, meals, uniform, and pension are provided, with shifts following a 4 on 2 off pattern.