Training Chef

Reed Recruitment is a leading agency that specialises in finding the best talent for the Hospitality/catering sector in Northern Ireland. If you are looking for a rewarding career in contract catering, this is your chance to join a dynamic and innovative team.
If you are passionate about food and service and looking for a rewarding role in a fast-paced environment, then we have the perfect opportunity for you. Reed Hospitality is seeking a Catering Manager to lead our catering team at one of the UK's top food companies. As a Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations of the catering department, ensuring high standards of quality, safety and customer satisfaction. You will also be involved in menu planning, budgeting, staff training and development, and liaising with clients and suppliers. You will have previous experience in a similar role, preferably in the food manufacturing sector, and a relevant qualification in catering or hospitality management. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary and benefits package.
To continuously develop and improve menu, food & beverage service offer, food quality and hygiene standards to achieve KPI targets.
* To have knowledge of changes in legislation affecting the catering industry.
* To provide high quality product at all times to the client.
To prepare, cook and serve all food requirements for the staff canteen facility and client hospitality requirements in compliance with food hygiene legislation and company policy and process.
* To support the Catering Manager in the stock ordering process ensuring sufficient stock to meet the demands of the business.
* Maintain all records in line with legislation and company policy.
* Ensure compliance at all times with legal requirements such as Food Hygiene legislation, Health & Safety at Work, display of all necessary notices, accidents reporting and first aid.
* Carry out on the job training in such areas as Food Safety, Health & Safety, Customer Service in liaison with the Catering Manager, Regional Operations Manager and HR Department.
Must have a firm grasp of food hygiene, health & safety and cost control/GP margin achievement.
* Able to react quickly to changing situations.
Hours of work Mon - Thurs, 7am - 3pm & Fri, 7am - 12 noon