Museum & Events Chef - High-Volume Kitchen Pro

Restaurant Associates UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Excellent pension

Free parking on-site

Free staff meals on site

Staff discounts & Perks at Work

Training and career development

On-site discounts

Job summary

Restaurant Associates UK is hiring a Chef for RAF Museum London in Hendon. The role involves preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality food across retail cafés and conference catering, in a busy, high-volume environment.

You will join a kitchen team delivering fresh meals with attention to quality, safety and customer experience. The position requires experience in contract catering and flexibility for a weekend/shift rota at a historic venue in London.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef, Chef de Partie or similar role in a busy kitchen environment.
• Experience in contract catering, visitor attractions, hospitality or high-volume catering is desirable.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, HACCP and health & safety requirements.
• Knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Service – Prepare, cook and present food to a consistently high standard across all service areas.
• Quality Standards – Ensure all dishes meet company and client expectations for quality, presentation and taste.
• Food Safety & Hygiene – Maintain excellent food hygiene standards and comply with all food safety legislation and company procedures.
• Stock Management – Assist with stock control, rotation and minimising wastage.
• Teamwork – Work effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service and a positive customer experience.
• Event Catering Support – Assist in the preparation and delivery of catering for conferences, functions and large-scale events.
• Dietary Requirements – Support the preparation of dishes that meet allergen, dietary and nutritional requirements.]
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• COMPANY NAME: Restaurant Associates UKKEY POINTS: High-volume catering, breakfast/lunch/dinner service, focus on food hygiene and dietary requirements
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• <p>Restaurant Associates UK is hiring a Chef for RAF Museum London in Hendon. The role involves preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality food across retail cafés and conference catering, in a busy, high-volume environment.</p><p>You will join a kitchen team delivering fresh meals with attention to quality, safety and customer experience. The position requires experience in contract catering and flexibility for a weekend/shift rota at a historic venue in London.</p>
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Job description

Restaurant Associates UK is hiring a Chef for RAF Museum London in Hendon. The role involves preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality food across retail cafés and conference catering, in a busy, high-volume environment.

You will join a kitchen team delivering fresh meals with attention to quality, safety and customer experience. The position requires experience in contract catering and flexibility for a weekend/shift rota at a historic venue in London.