Description
As a Chef, you'll be part of our kitchen brigade, ensuring efficient day-to-day running of our kitchens and providing a high-quality dining experience.
You'll lead and inspire the kitchen team to create exceptional culinary experiences, using your creativity and flair to develop and execute a food offer that meets the highest standards of quality, innovation, cost control, health, and safety.
In addition to your contractual pay, you'll receive an Evening Premium of £3.25 per hour for work between 18:00 - 22:00 and a Night Premium of £4.25 per hour for work between 22:00 - 06:00.
Salary: £28,400 - £38,600 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract Type: Permanent contract Location: Magna Park Distribution Centre, covering 3 different kitchens across the campus Working pattern: Shift basis of either 7am - 3pm (early) or 11:30am - 7:30pm (lates), 37.5 hours a week, with 2 weekends in 4
Key responsibilities:
- Advanced High-Volume Culinary Skills: Proven ability in producing a wide range of dishes to a high standard for large numbers
- Menu Development & Innovation: Creating diverse, appealing, and cost-effective menus
- Recipe Standardisation & Consistency: Developing and implementing standardized recipes
- Special Dietary Accommodation: Catering to common dietary requirements
Benefits for working with the Partnership:
- Chefs whites provided and laundered
- Free meals while on duty
- Free onsite parking
Essential skills/experience:
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2)
- Recognised Food Production Certificate (City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent)
- Operational experience in PDRs, canteens, or hospitality
- Experience of working within a catering environment
Desirable skills/experience:
- Experience of working within a customer service-based environment
- Working towards Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3)