Culinary Specialist

Chef Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals in line with established recipes and menu items.
• Manage food production to minimize waste and ensure optimal stock levels throughout service periods.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and health and safety in the kitchen.
• Monitor and record food consumption and production volumes to inform inventory and ordering decisions.
• Assist in the compilation of opening and closing shift checklists to ensure a smooth service.
• Collaborate with the line manager to discuss ideas for improvement and provide coaching and training to new team members.
• Undertake relevant training and development to maintain and enhance culinary skills and knowledge.
• Perform ad hoc back-of-house and front-of-house duties as required to support business needs.

Chef Qualifications and Experience:

• NVQ Level 2 in Culinary Arts or equivalent, with a Food Hygiene Certificate at Level 2.
• Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

Benefits:

• Life assurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Blue Light discount scheme.
• Free meals on duty.
• Free parking on site.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Love2shop discounts.