Weekend Chef

TN United Kingdom; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in contract catering seeks a talented Chef de Partie to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to showcase your culinary flair and imagination while serving over 45,500 satisfied customers daily. You will be responsible for creating exceptional dishes, managing stock levels, and inspiring your team to exceed customer expectations. With a commitment to continuous learning and development, you will have access to monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs and fully funded courses. If you have a passion for food and a drive for excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual day off for your birthday

Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs

Fully funded development courses

Discounts and cashback at retail outlets

Cycle-to-work scheme

Freedom Friday - paid day off to volunteer

Free lunch every workday

24/7 access to Mental Health Charter App

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Paid leave for fertility treatments

Grandparent leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar operation.
• Educated to C&G 1 & 2, NVQ or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional culinary showcases to high standards.
• Plan balanced, well-costed menus and monitor stock levels.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Focus

Financial Knowledge

Education

C&G 1 & 2

NVQ or equivalent experience

Job description

We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our team.

The Chef position is for shifts on Saturdays & Sundays (16 hours per week), from 6:30am to 3pm.

Inspired by food, with real flair and imagination, you’ll provide an exceptional culinary showcase to the highest standards of production. With sound financial and legislative knowledge, you understand how to achieve targets, plan balanced, well-costed menus and monitor stock levels and controls. And you’ll inspire your team too, promoting a culture of working together to achieve customer satisfaction and exceed expectations. An effective communicator with a strong customer focus, you’ll gain valuable feedback to measure success and be committed to continuous learning.

With two years’ experience working in a similar sized operation and educated to C&G 1& 2, NVQ or equivalent experience, you’ll have an exciting portfolio of awards, demonstrating the highest standards in the industry.

Our benefits include:

1. An annual day off for your birthday!
2. Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
3. Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.
4. Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
5. Cycle-to-work scheme.
6. Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
7. Free lunch every workday!
8. 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
9. Enhanced parental leave benefits.
10. Paid leave for fertility treatments.
11. Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.

Explore all benefits and more by visiting the BM Caterers website.