Test -2nd Chef

Talosats Careers; Fenrother Lane; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Talosats Careers is seeking a skilled 2nd Chef to support high-quality dishes, ensuring great flavour and presentation with timely service. You will work across the kitchen, follow recipes, contribute ideas for specials, and uphold our reputation for quality in a busy environment.

You will assist the Head Chef, manage carvery setup and service, and maintain hygiene and stock control while delivering consistent results and a positive team spirit.

Qualifications

• Carvery and catering experience in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to work quickly and maintain quality under pressure.
• Strong time management and task prioritisation.
• Good hygiene, food handling and equipment safety practices.
• HACCP knowledge and allergen awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food quickly, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.
• Work safely in the kitchen, following all equipment and food‑handling procedures.
• Maintain stock levels through accurate ordering, rotation and monitoring.
• Support kitchen cleanliness by keeping all areas clean, hygienic and well organised.
• Monitor portion control and minimise waste in line with company guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain the carvery including setup, service and cleaning.
• Complete kitchen paperwork and records accurately as required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team-focused

HACCP knowledge

Allergen & portion control awareness

COSHH safety awareness

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Job description

The Role

As a skilled and motivated 2nd Chef, you will support the delivery of high‑quality dishes that delight our customers through great flavour, presentation and timely service. You willwork confidently across the kitchen, following recipes and instructions to produce well‑prepared meals whilstalso contributing creative ideas for specials and home‑baked items. This role requires someone who can workefficiently in a busy environment, multitask with easeas well aswork with a variety of ingredients and cooking techniques. Your focus will be on maintaining high standards, supportthe Head Chef,helping to uphold and enhance our reputation for quality. If you take pride in your craft, enjoy contributing ideasand thrive in a fast‑paced kitchen, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food quickly, efficientlyand to a consistently high standard
• Work safely in the kitchen, following all equipment and food‑handling procedures
• Maintain stock levels through accurate ordering, rotationand monitoring
• Support kitchen cleanliness by keeping all areas clean, hygienicand well organised
• Monitor portion control and minimise waste in line with company guidelines
• Prepare and maintain the carvery including setup, serviceand cleaning
• Complete kitchen paperwork and records accurately as required

About You

• Commercial catering experience with confidence working in a busy kitchen
• Carvery knowledge and experience preparing carvery items
• Strong communication skills and a positive team‑focused approach
• HACCP knowledge with an understanding of safe working practices
• Allergen and portion control awareness including meat weights and safe handling
• Professional and reliable with the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Level 2 Food Hygiene (essential)
• COSHH and chemical safety awareness