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Professional Personnel Management Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Friendly team

Job summary

Professional Personnel Management Ltd in High Wycombe is seeking an experienced Chef to join the team. The role involves cooking, food preparation, and kitchen support to ensure meals meet high standards.

The candidate must have a valid DBS, and the position operates with hours from 11.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday. Training and development opportunities are available within a friendly team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef or a lead cook.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to interact positively with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations (training provided if necessary).
• Good communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays if required.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation of meals, including basic cooking tasks, assembling sandwiches, salads and other items per recipes and standards.
• Cooking: Perform cooking duties, ensuring correct temperature, taste and presentation.
• Kitchen Assistance: Support kitchen team with food prep, cleanliness, and sanitation of utensils and equipment.
• Cleanliness: Maintain kitchen and service area cleanliness and dispose of waste properly.
• Compliance: Adhere to health and safety and food hygiene regulations.

Skills

Lead cook experience

Customer service

Work under pressure

Food hygiene

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Working hours are 11.30am-7.30pm . Monday to friday

Candidate MUST have a valid DBS.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chef to join our team in High Wycombe . The ideal candidate will have prior experience in cooking and as a Chef , ensuring that all food is prepared, presented, and served to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation of meals, including basic cooking tasks, assembling sandwiches, salads, and other menu items according to established recipes and standards.

Cooking: Perform cooking duties as required, ensuring that food is cooked to the correct temperature, taste, and presentation standards.

Kitchen Assistance: Support the kitchen team by assisting with food prep, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring all cooking utensils and equipment are properly sanitized and stored.

Cleanliness: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and service areas, including washing dishes, cleaning work surfaces, and disposing of waste appropriately.

Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including food hygiene standards, to ensure a safe environment for both staff and customers.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience as a chef or a lead cook
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact positively with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations (training will be provided if necessary).
• Good communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays if required.
• Competitive hourly wage of £14.20 per hour, Inc Hol
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and friendly team.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.