Executive Chef

Off to Work; London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector seeks an experienced Executive Chef for a role in South Croydon. You'll manage kitchen operations, prepare meals, and create diverse menus, all while enjoying Monday to Friday hours and various employee benefits. This is a unique chance to make a delicious impact in an educational environment.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Competitive bonus structure

Travel discounts

Pension scheme

Monthly staff awards

Career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years catering experience.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods and food hygiene.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing meals while ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Leading kitchen operations and managing staff.
• Adhering to health and safety policies.

Skills

Catering experience

Cooking methods knowledge

Team management

Nutrition proficiency

Organizational skills

Health and safety regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Passion for food and cooking

Job description

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Executive Chef
Education Sector
South Croydon

£38,000 + Benefits

Term Time Only 42 Weeks
Monday to Friday

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Executive Chef to join our client's team in a unique and exciting role within an educational setting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Executive Chef to create an impact in an environment that truly values quality and presentation.

Benefits:

• Monday to Friday - No evenings or weekends!
• Salary £38,000 annually.
• Competitive bonus structure
• Healthcare benefits.
• Career progression.
• Travel discounts.
• Pension scheme.
• Monthly staff awards

This role is contracted to 42 weeks a year; there may be temporary opportunities for you during term time on other sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and preparing daily meals, ensuring dietary requirements are met, and quality standards are maintained.
• Leading a kitchen team in the production and service of meals.
• Controlling and monitoring the food budget and ensuring optimal use of resources.
• Showing flair and passion to be at the forefront during service, with personable interaction with all children.
• Adhering to food hygiene and health & safety policies.
• Creating varied menus that inspire and cater to the tastes and dietary needs of our student body.
• Ordering and maintaining inventory of food and kitchen supplies.
• Managing and training kitchen staff, and maintaining a positive and professional environment.

About You:

• Minimum 2 years catering experience.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Able to manage a team and kitchen operations.
• Proficiency in nutrition, portion control, food planning, and preparation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with students, staff, and suppliers.
• An innate passion for food and cooking, with a creative and innovative approach to menu creation.

They value their employees and strive to provide a supportive, enjoyable, and rewarding working environment.