Pastry Chef

Elior; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services company in Greater London is seeking a passionate Chef to join their team at Nightingale House. You will ensure food quality, maintain a clean service area, and provide excellent customer service. The ideal candidate has experience in catering and a genuine interest in food. This full-time role offers 28 days of holiday, flexible working options, and generous perks including free on-site lunches, career progression, and substantial wellbeing support.

Benefits

Free On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

28 days holiday

Paid Charity Leave

Mental health support

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or similar environment.
• Ability to follow food safety regulations.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality and safety standards are met.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and service areas.
• Provide friendly and warm customer service.
• Be up-to-date with menu offerings.

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service excellence

Team player

Catering experience

Job description

General Information

Ref: 2024-66223 | Division: Caterplus | Advert Closing Date: 07/09/2024 | Contractual Hours: Full-time | Salary: £28,000 | Contractor Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: 5/7 | Location: London, SW12 8NB

Join our team!

Are you a passionate Chef? If so, we’d love you to join our team at Nightingale House!

This role sits within our award-winning brand, Caterplus, one of the UK's leading catering services specialising in the care sector. Making a difference to local people, we pride ourselves on crafting superb environments for the over 55 community. By contributing to our customer's social life & fostering friendships, our quality & locally sourced food is matched only by the warmth of our customer service.

What you'll be doing

As a Chef you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the food is to the highest standard
• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed

Working Pattern

5/7

What can you bring?

• Possess a passion for food
• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Previous catering experience

Our way of saying thank you

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

Free On-Site Lunches

Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energized throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Relax & recharge with 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years service
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life’s Ups & Downs

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

Why it’s great to work for us

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Inclusivity

We’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled. 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us! Elior Celebrates Equality. Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

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