Head Chef

Department: Facilities

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Andover

Compensation: £30,000 / year

Description

Key Responsibilities

• To support and coordinate and manage all catering and associated services at appointed premises.
• Food production in line with the company recipes, cooked and presented to a high specification.
• Support in the planning and promotion of menus, stock control and EDI ordering of all supplies.
• To assist in the running of the kitchen/unit in the Manager's absence
• To support the recruitment of all local unit Team Members as agreed with the Unit Manager and appraise all unit Team Members on an agreed time scale.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• A driven and enthusiastic employee
• Someone who is willing to attain the highest standards possible.
• We are looking for an employee that is autonomous in their approach but also happy to work well in a team.
• Ideally, you will have your food handling certificate – but don’t worry if you don’t, we can help you achieve this!
• A background in contract catering would be ideal but not essential.
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or level 2 diploma in Professional Cookery (or equivalent).
• Food Safety Level 3 would be an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety and food safety.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills as you will be interacting with the customer base and onsite clients.
• A real passion for food and service, with the ability to prepare and cook good quality seasonal food.

Benefits

• Win a cash reward monthly in our Food Co Directors Star Award.
• All winners of Food Co Directors Star Award are entered into the Annual Star of the Year Award – Winner receives £1000 holiday vouchers.
• 20% Discount at “The Gym” - 200 sites nationally.
• Discounted Merlin Passes for all employees to enjoy discounts on top attractions.
• Up to 40% Discount on RAC Membership.
• Up to 30% off Microsoft office 360 Packages.
• Wide range of retail discounts.
• Refer a friend scheme with up to £500 of rewards!
• Opportunities for personal and professional development via our Learning & Development platform.
• Career progression within a growing company.
• Access to “WageStream” giving you the ability to track your wages in real time and access 30% if your earned pay instantly.
• To save you on your laundry costs, we will provide you with a set of workwear based upon the number of days you work each week.
• We will provide you with safety footwear from the day you start.
• An onsite free gym
• Access to highly discounted Twinings tea