Executive Chef

4 weeks ago


Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Absolute Taste Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Junior Sous Chef to join our team at Absolute Taste, the exclusive caterers for Heroics Cafe at Bicester Heritage.

The successful candidate will be responsible for catering to the needs of business lunches, prepared in the Heroics cafe and delivered to on-site offices.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Catering to the needs of business lunches, prepared in the Heroics cafe and delivered to on-site offices.
  • Day-to-day running and responsibility for menus.
  • Designing, costing, and creating specifications for menus.
  • Independent working.
  • Working between two sites: Headquarters (2 minutes away) and on-site at Bicester Heritage.
  • Working the breakfast and lunch service – sandwiches, salads, and hot dishes made to order.
  • Managing the kitchen production ensuring quality and consistency every time, in line with the company guidelines.
  • Delivering high standards in all areas, including presentation, taste, food safety, and quality of produce.
  • Managing and exercising company Food Safety and Health and Safety policies.
  • Taking a "hands-on" approach in managing, assisting with, monitoring, and overseeing all production, stock, and operational kitchen-related concerns.
  • Controlling and minimising all kitchen-associated costs without detriment to the business or service.
  • Working with the Heroics Cafe Management team in developing and driving forward the business.
  • Assisting other company departments if and where required.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Food Hygiene Level 3.
  • Confident on food safety and HACCP requirements.
  • Strong client and customer interaction.
  • Great communication skills.
  • A full, clean driving license.

The role offers:

  • 45 hours per week.
  • Generally, the role is Monday – Friday (7am – 4.30pm).
  • Some weekend work will be required dependent on business needs (overtime paid for hours over the contracted 45 hours).
  • Training and development opportunities to enhance career development.

Founded in 2013, Bicester Heritage has grown over the last couple of years to home over 45 specialist businesses, and growing rapidly. Based at a beautiful 444-acre former WW2 RAF Bomber Training this proves to be a fascinating place to work.

Absolute Taste are the exclusive caterers for Heroics Cafe and cater for those employed in the business at Bicester Heritage site, their clients, and guests. Our catering provisions include, but are not limited to, events, meeting social gatherings, and corporate entertainment.

This list for the Junior Sous Chef role is not exhaustive of all duties and responsibilities.


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