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Chef

Instajobs Limited

Balderton

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Full time

27 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a passionate catering professional to deliver exceptional food services. This role emphasizes healthy eating and catering to diverse dietary needs, ensuring that meals are not only nutritious but also appealing. You'll be responsible for menu planning, budget management, and maintaining high hygiene standards in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food preparation, a commitment to quality, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Join us in making a positive impact on the dining experience of our clients!

Qualified Level 2/3 Food Hygiene and DBS required.
Experience in cooking and menu planning for specific dietary needs.

Monitor expenditure and ensure cost-effective service delivery.
Plan menus, arrange food purchasing, and maintain cleanliness.

Food Hygiene Level 2/3

Menu Planning

Budget Monitoring

Cooking Skills

Knowledge of Healthy Eating

Problem Solving

Teamwork

City & Guilds 706/1/2

NVQ Level ½ in Food Preparation

Essential: Qualified Level 2/3 Food Hygiene and DBS.

Background:

To provide all catering services within day service, with particular emphasis on healthy eating and dietary requirements of people with specific health or cultural needs.

Key Responsibilities:

To monitor expenditure and ensure that the service provided is cost effective and within the budget set.
To plan menus and arrange food purchasing.
To ensure that food is presented attractively to encourage sales and that it is portioned correctly.
To be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen and ensure good hygiene practices are observed throughout.
To be responsible for the security of the kitchen, dining, and food storage areas including maintenance of adequate stock control records.

Qualifications and Experience:

Either City & Guilds 706/1/2, NVQ Level ½ in food preparation or equivalent.
Knowledge of responsibilities under the food safety act and associated legislation.
Knowledge of menu planning, which includes choice and food purchasing.
Knowledge of issues in relation to healthy eating and catering for special diets.
Knowledge of safe working practices.
Appropriate experience in cooking for similar numbers.
Experience in menu planning and food purchasing within limited budgets.
Experience in record keeping, budget monitoring, and stock control.
Works efficiently and effectively and actively looks for ways of improving services and outcomes for customers.
Works well with colleagues but also able to work on their own initiative.
Shares the Council's commitment to providing a safe environment for customers and staff and also treating all with respect and consideration.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems to meet operational targets, involving devising solutions and prioritising the resources available.
Able to cook economical, nutritious, high-quality meals which meet service user's needs.

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