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Demi Chef

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Crawley

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GBP 22,000 - 28,000

Full time

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Job summary

A reputable company is seeking a culinary professional to join its kitchen team in Crawley. You will collaborate with chefs to ensure high culinary standards, manage kitchen operations, and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for valued airline clients.

Benefits

Annual leave of 28 days
Free meals and on-site parking
Full training and protective uniform provided
Life assurance of twice the basic salary
Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in kitchen environments preferred.
  • Ability to follow recipes accurately.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily kitchen activities and oversee staff.
  • Maintain food quality and freshness.
  • Assist in training kitchen staff.

Skills

Food quality assurance
Team collaboration
Food preparation skills
Inventory management
Hygiene compliance

Job description

About

You will be working to provide services to some of our most valued airline customers, delivering exceptional culinary standards in accordance with menu specifications set by Newrest. You will confidently learn and create dishes, constantly working with the guest in mind and seeking ways to make the dining experience memorable.

Benefits
  • Average 40 hours per week
  • Annual leave of 28 days, with increments based on service
  • Free meals and on-site parking, first come first serve
  • Full training and protective uniform provided
  • Opportunity to save for your future through the Pension Plan
  • Life assurance of twice the basic salary and an Income Protection Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme offering support for personal and work-related issues, including legal and financial advice
  • Unlimited access to online mental health and wellbeing support platforms
  • Access to a 24-hour virtual GP service
  • Newrest Discounts Scheme with deals available 24/7, open to friends and family
Profile
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
  • Work alongside the head chef, sous chef, and CDPs to manage daily kitchen activities, oversee staff, assist with food production, ensure food quality and freshness, and monitor ordering and stock levels
  • Maintain meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes
  • Provide guidance to junior kitchen staff, including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating
  • Organise kitchen stock and ingredients efficiently
  • Implement and verify first-in, first-out food rotation, ensuring all products are properly dated and organized
  • Keep cooking stations stocked, especially during peak hours
  • Assist with training kitchen staff to meet standards
  • Minimize waste and work on systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgets
  • Ensure all food preparation and presentation meet customer quality standards
  • Collaborate with the team to maintain kitchen organization, staff skills, and training opportunities
  • Assist in creating and presenting customer menus
  • Help develop new dishes and menus
  • Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health, and safety standards
  • Follow all safety measures and security protocols
  • Maintain cleanliness standards ('clean as you go')
  • Interact professionally with colleagues and clients
  • Comply with corporate social responsibility initiatives
  • Adhere to QHSE policies and Newrest non-negotiables
  • Report hazards, accidents, or near misses in line with company requirements
  • Stay updated and compliant with policies and procedures
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by your manager
Location
  • Crawley, England
Languages
  • English
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