Premier Chef (0877)

Transport for Wales; Newport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for Wales is seeking a Premier Chef to deliver on-board catering across our services. You will work independently or as part of a team to provide an exceptionally high standard of at-seat and buffet counter food to passengers.

You will design menus, manage stock and reporting, and ensure strict food safety compliance. Welsh language skills are welcome but not essential as part of a diverse, customer-focused team.

Qualifications

• Hold a level 2 chef qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a chef role/catering environment.
• Previous experience designing and creating a menu.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Delivery a high-quality dining experience by planning and executing menus for the Premier Service to ensure that an exceptionally high level of quality and care is given and maintained on a day to day basis.
• Be responsible for offering our customers a wide range of dining menu choices by designing and creating our menus, accurately accounting for all stock and purchases, as well as reporting any defects with cooking equipment to provide a consistent and high-quality service offering.
• Maintaining professional working relationships with external stakeholders, suppliers, management and staff including the other chefs and customer hosts by regularly liaising to incorporate ideas, methods of best practice and challenge to ensure TfW provides to best possible service.
• Be accountable for food Health and Safety by monitoring use by dates, following food storage procedures and considering allergies requirements of customers to ensure TfW is maintaining passenger safety.

Skills

Catering experience

Menu design

Team collaboration

Food safety awareness

Education

Level 2 Chef Qualification

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

The Role

The Premier Chef will work independently or as part of a team responsible for the day to day delivery of the on-board catering menu to provide an exceptionally high standard of at seat and buffet counter food to passengers.

Role Responsibilities

• Delivery a high-quality dining experience by planning and executing menus for the Premier Service to ensure that an exceptionally high level of quality and care is given and maintained on a day to day basis.
• Be responsible for offering our customers a wide range of dining menu choices by designing and creating our menus, accurately accounting for all stock and purchases, as well as reporting any defects with cooking equipment to provide a consistent and high-quality service offering.
• Maintaining professional working relationships with external stakeholders, suppliers, management and staff including the other chefs and customer hosts by regularly liaising to incorporate ideas, methods of best practice and challenge to ensure TfW provides to best possible service.
• Be accountable for food Health and Safety by monitoring use by dates, following food storage procedures and considering allergies requirements of customers to ensure TfW is maintaining passenger safety.

Who We're Looking For

• Hold a level 2 chef qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a chef role/working in a catering environment.
• Previous experience of designing and creating a menu.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.

Welsh Language Skills

While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application. TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Equal Opportunities

We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels.

We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.

Who We Are

Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.

Application Information

This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications.