Catering Chef

4 days ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Thomas Franks Ltd Full time

Thomas Franks Ltd seeks a skilled Casual Chef to join our dynamic team in Taunton. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with fresh seasonal ingredients and develop your culinary skills.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment. They will produce high-quality dishes, adhere to food safety standards, and maintain a clean workspace.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
  • Prepare and cook dishes using fresh ingredients, following company guidelines.
  • Ensure efficient use of resources, minimizing waste and adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to food safety standards.
  • Pot wash duties would be an advantage.
  • Requirements:
  • A genuine interest in food, excellent customer service, and innovation.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Reasonable/good standard of written English and reading skills.
  • Similar experience in a customer-facing and/or food preparation environment is preferred.
  • Benefits:
  • Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
  • Free meals on duty.
  • Volunteers leave – up to one day per year.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Recommend a friend bonus.
  • Unrivalled individual training and development.
  • Well-established apprenticeship programme.
  • Team & company social events.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Workplace pension.
  • Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that fosters growth and diversity. Our team strives to deliver exceptional results and provides a better working life.



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