Lead Chef - Contract Catering | Weekdays, 35h

Mount Charles; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Education advisory service

Company Events

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Lisburn is seeking an experienced culinary professional to prepare, cook and serve food to exceptional standards. The role involves ensuring adherence to HACCP regulations and providing top-tier customer service while managing daily operations. Ideal candidates will have previous culinary and management experience, along with the ability to work both individually and as part of a team. Qualifications such as NVQ 2 & 3 or City & Guilds are preferred, along with a strong dedication to quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have previous culinary experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of HACCP regulations is essential.
• Previous management experience is required.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are necessary.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team is essential.
• Experience in a contract catering environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to high standards, adhering to HACCP regulations.
• Ensure service counter is ready for customers.
• Provide exceptional customer service at all times.
• Complete administration tasks as requested.
• Manage weekly estimated trading account and cash handling.
• Report any defective equipment to management.
• Ensure compliance with opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Culinary experience

HACCP knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 2 & 3 or City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

Job description

A leading catering service provider in Lisburn is seeking an experienced culinary professional to prepare, cook and serve food to exceptional standards. The role involves ensuring adherence to HACCP regulations and providing top-tier customer service while managing daily operations. Ideal candidates will have previous culinary and management experience, along with the ability to work both individually and as part of a team. Qualifications such as NVQ 2 & 3 or City & Guilds are preferred, along with a strong dedication to quality and teamwork.