Central Production Executive Chef

We are CH&CO, we're proud to take a more thoughtful, mindful approach to the food experiences we source, prepare and present. We are recruiting for a Central Production Executive Chef to work with us in our central production unit in Wimbledon. This is an exciting position for someone to manage a large team in the kitchen. We supply 5,000+ meals per day – a mix of buffet food, fine dining dishes and retail grab and go. This role will predominately be Monday to Friday for 40 hours per week; however, we do require flexibility to work a 5 over 7 rota when required and depending on the needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist with all aspects of food service preparation, production and presentation
• Ensure that the meals and services comply with the agreed budgetary standard and cost
• Coordinate and prepare a large volume of meals daily following several different menus and concepts
• Ensure appropriate portions and presentation
• Plan production and delegate tasks
• Lead and manage kitchen staff
• Assist with assessment of food requirements according to the menu and inventory, ordering the necessary commodities according to operational standards
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, sanitation and safety standards

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Management experience within central production is key
• Experience working with both retail and B&I environments
• Degree or diploma in culinary management
• Passionate about fresh food, inspired and aware of current food trends
• Previous experience of 3 years+ of foodservice or related management experience in high volume, food production environment
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills

What's in it for you?

Working with CH&CO has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Inquisitive, Inclusive, Uplifting

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