Relief Chef - Hastings & Eastbourne Area

Blue Arrow; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company is recruiting chefs at various levels including Commis, Sous, and Head chefs across East Sussex, particularly in Eastbourne. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience in catering and a level 2 food hygiene certificate. The roles offer competitive pay from £16ph to £22.50ph, flexible shifts, and several benefits including holiday pay and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or experience in catering.
• Minimum level 2 Food hygiene certificate required.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Organise and control the catering operation efficiently.
• Prepare and present food to high standards.
• Serve food and assist with stock ordering.

Skills

Experience in catering

Food hygiene knowledge

Ability to follow Health & Safety policies

Education

Level 2 Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Do you have experience working in the catering industry? If so, we would like to hear from you! Blue Arrow are recruiting chefs of all levels to join our team.

Roles:

• Commis
• Chef de partie
• Sous
• Head
• Chef manager

Locations: Eastbourne, Hastings and surrounding areas within East Sussex.

Pay rates: from £16ph to £22.50 per hour depending on role and requirements.

A valid DBS certificate would be required for some sites but not always essential.

Own transport would be desirable.

Various shift times, full time, part time and casual shifts available.

Benefits:

• Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays.
• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Pension scheme

Duties to include:

• Help organise and control the busy catering operation ensuring a successful and efficient service is provided.
• Prepare and present food to the highest quality.
• Assist with the ordering of stock.
• Serve hot and cold food to customers.
• Identifying customer requirements with allergies.
• Ensure all legislation and procedures are adhered to.
• Light kitchen duties, washing dishes and cleaning.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications/experience
• Minimum level 2 Food hygiene certificate
• Ability to follow Health & Safety policies
• Manual Handling and COSHH

Once you are registered with Blue Arrow, we will endeavour to offer you more, potentially suitable assignments.

If you have experience within the catering industry, please apply now and we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss your application.

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