Chef

Chef

Stoke on Trent

£17,796

Contract - 12-months

Part Time 25 hours per week

As a Chef, you'll deliver a high-quality, cost-effective catering service, preparing and serving nutritious meals while creating a positive dining experience for customers living in our Independent Living Villages. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll help maintain excellent standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service.

What you’ll do:

* Prepare and serve nutritious, well-presented meals for customers.

* Support menu planning to provide varied, tasty and high-quality food.

* Deliver all aspects of food preparation and meal service to a high standard.

* Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.

* Monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients and minimise waste.

* Work closely with colleagues to create a welcoming dining atmosphere.

* Help ensure food hygiene, health and safety standards are consistently met.

* Provide flexible support across services and assist with the smooth running of the kitchen when needed

Who you are:

* Passionate about preparing great food and creating excellent dining experiences.

* Demonstrable experience of working in a professional kitchen or similar catering environment.

* Hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or are willing to refresh your training.

* Knowledgeable about food hygiene, health and safety, allergens and special dietary requirements.

* Organised, reliable and able to thrive in a busy environment.

* A strong team player with excellent communication and customer service skills.

* Confident supporting and guiding Catering Assistants to deliver a high-quality service.

* Flexible, adaptable and committed to continuously improving the service you provide.

Apply now! We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications