Head Chef

Are you an experienced Chef looking for more sociable hours? We are looking for a passionate Head Chef for a permanent opportunity at a Refugee Centre in the Braintree area. The site is looking for an experienced Chef with experience in cooking in high volume, catering up to 700, with the potential to expanding more. There is a breakfast, lunch and dinner service, of which you will oversee. Offering a great work life balance with every other weekend off on a rolling rota. What's Required: Previous Catering experience as a Lead Chef orHead Chef,preferably within high volume restaurants or contract catering environment. Confident working in a busy kitchen and posses prior experience supervising staff. A high level ofprofessionalism, with respect for others, and a positive attitude towards the day to day workload Experience in producing food of a high quality. A current level 2 Food Hygiene and Allergen certificate Valid right to work in the UK. Be flexible in approach, self-motivated, well-organised and able to effectively implement improvements. Access to your own transport. Criteria Essential Attainments: Good secondary education NVQ qualification or equivalent Excellent craft skills background Successful progressive background in catering Basic and Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Allergen training Good Supervisory experience Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service Desirable Successful progressive background in education catering Management of medium/large size kitchen General Intelligence Excellent organisational skills Ability to plan ahead Demonstrate an analytical approach to problem solving Ability to work on own initiative Excellent communicator at all levels Good numeracy skills Desirable Qualification in training and development Special Aptitudes Good delegation and influencing skills Effective at time management Proficient at working with computers Keen to continue self-development Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience. This job is an immediate start, so apply today AMRT1_UKCT

Location: Bocking, GB

Posted Date: 1/18/2025